Two-thirds of young adults say the Government should compensate women who were not properly informed about changes to the state pension age, according to new data from Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners.
The research shows strong support among 18–34-year-olds for compensating the 3.6 million affected women, with more than half calling for MPs to debate and vote on the issue. Additionally, 77 per cent of all voters said people affected by maladministration should receive compensation without needing legal action.
Campaigners are urging supporters to send one million letters to MPs. Tens of thousands have already been sent, with Waspi chair Angela Madden warning ministers this is their “last chance” to deliver justice.
The Government has agreed to reconsider all evidence on compensating Waspi women by the end of February 2026, following a legal challenge that saw campaigners raise more than £250,000 and secure a commitment from ministers to review the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s findings.
Madden says: “These findings prove that younger people understand the importance of justice and fairness across generations. They recognise that when the state fails its citizens through maladministration, it must put things right, regardless of age.
“The overwhelming support from 18-34 year-olds shows they won’t accept a society where governments can simply ignore independent watchdogs and deny compensation to those who’ve been wronged.
“With one million letters set to land on MPs’ desks and the Government’s own admission that their position is legally indefensible, ministers have a clear choice: deliver the justice WASPI women deserve or face continued pressure from voters of all ages who believe in accountability and fairness.”