Less than a day later, a Burnham spokesman said he doesn’t back “financial compensation” for Waspi woman and the issue has been settled by the Starmer government – instead making a vague reference to regional schemes:
“Andy has always recognised the unfair way in which state pension equalisation was introduced.
As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he supported WASPI women in the city-region with early access to concessionary travel, providing some recompense to them within affordability limits.
He accepts the final decision has been made in relation to financial compensation but has indicated an openness to considering similar schemes on the Greater Manchester model.”
Turnin’ Burnham…
Former leader of the SNP in Westminster Ian Blackford told Times Radio why he believes Nicola Sturgeon’s claim that she spent no time in the kitchen and therefore didn’t see any of her husband’s purchases:
“She doesn’t have a passion for cooking.”