Interview with WASPI chair Angela Madden

The transcript discusses the release of a report on the state pension age changes, highlighting the Ombudsman's role and the need for parliamentary debate. It emphasizes the impact on women, with many left unprepared for retirement due to inadequate notice. The speaker calls for swift compensation, drawing parallels with other government failures like the Windrush scandal. The need for proper communication and compensation is stressed, urging the government to allocate funds for affected women.

What was the main concern of the Ombudsman regarding the state pension age changes?

• The need for a new pension scheme

• The financial burden on taxpayers

• Compensating affected women for injustices

• Increasing the retirement age further

How many women have reportedly died since the campaign against pension age changes began?

• 100,000

• 270,000

• 50,000

• 500,000

What was the issue with the notice given to women about the change in state pension age?

• It was given 20 years in advance

• It was communicated through social media

• It was announced in a public meeting

• It was given only two years before retirement

What challenges did women face when trying to return to the workforce after the pension age change?

• High competition from younger workers

• Overqualification for available jobs

• Inability to find any job

• Lack of job opportunities in their field

Which other government failure was mentioned as a parallel to the state pension issue?

• The housing market crash

• The education reform

• The NHS funding crisis

• The Windrush scandal