Swinney: Waspi pension decision an 'embarrassment' bbc.com/news/articles/…

It's rare that I use old posts to point out hypocrisy, but I have no choice in this case. The action today of this The Labour Party government that Stephen Morgan MP is a part of isn't just disgraceful, it's a betrayal of every #WASPI they duped into supporting them over the last decade.

Beyond understanding the a Labour Minister has the gall to assert that women were not financially harmed by failure to advise of changes. What planet of privilege is she on? This is the Labour Party so so out of touch with real lives and hardship.

The Waspi judgement today throws up real issues about Ombudsmen. What is the point of an Ombudsman when its judgements aren't enforceable. Too few ombudsmen have full statutory powers to enforce decisions (Financial Ombudsman does) . Either fix that or at least ban any that don't

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We entrust our lives and loved ones to car makers like Jaguar Land Rover assuming they will always put safety first. Yet this shows that senior executives prioritise profit. A family of 4 in the USA may have died as a result. Outrageous. ⁦JLR⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

10 Safest Car of 2024 According to Global NCAP Rating and why we drive a Volvo. Safety first. ⁦Volvo Cars⁩ nexusautotransport.com/what-car-has-t…

Raising #WASPI women’s pension age has already saved the government £181 billion. Recompense would cost £10 billion, a tiny fraction of that sum. Our polling shows that most UK adults (i.e. taxpayers) support compensation.

How Alfred went from breaking point to Olympic 100m gold. bbc.com/sport/athletic…

It's terrifying that we can no longer rely on an ambulance arriving or being seen quickly in hospital - even for life threatening conditions. What has happened to our once world-class NHS service? 💔 #NHS Office of the Chief Executive NHSScotland Neil Gray MSP A&E waiting times soar dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…

ANTIBIOTICS GLOBAL EMERGENCY “By contrast, blood pressure drugs that have to be taken every day, or cancer drugs....... offer pharmaceuticals far greater profits. So there is no incentive for them to try to develop new antibiotics." The system is BROKEN. uk.yahoo.com/news/antibioti…

You’ll never guess the night I’ve had.

Amazing how lobbying by the rich has more success with a Labour govt than Waspi women or pensioners stripped at a stroke of winter fuel payment theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

The 'non-dom community' How quaint! (The backlash from pensioners and WASPI women safely ignored). What a washout this government is proving to be.

Watchdog slams decision not to compensate WASPI women affected by State Pension changes dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/mone…

It's what we thought. Live a simple, contented life being kind and friendly to others. Practice gratefulness, be a good listener and walk in the great outdoors often. Do work that brings you joy and satisfaction and cherish close family & friends. #Happy bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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