Labour’s Andy Burnham says he is ruling out compensation payments to women affected by changes to the state pension age, reversing earlier remarks on the issue. According to The Independent, Burnham initially suggested that Waspi women “deserve some recompense,” indicating support for financial redress. However, he later changes course and “rows back” on that position, saying compensation will not be pursued. The reports describe a shift from an earlier stance that implied possible payments, to a later position that moves away from compensation as a policy response. The question of whether the government should provide compensation for women impacted by the state pension age timetable has been a long-running political and public debate. Burnham’s backtracking means his position on the use of compensation is not consistent across his comments reported at different times. The sources emphasize the change in his stated approach rather than detailing any specific alternative measures or implementation plan.