Vikki Slade MP

I completely agree that some of those interviewed have warped the debate but there has been an injustice & you won’t hear from those who are struggling. It was the same with WFA seeing the comfortable pensioner interviewed when may live on very little

It’s not about who’s been harder done by, students are under huge pressure. This is a specific issue around maladministration in which ombudsman found in their favour. If we don’t act on their findings there is no point having one & when others have been affected they will also not be compensated

They don’t any more - this was part of its harmonisation. The ombudsman concluded there was maladministration when the change happened hence the call for compensation

Take care if you are trying to drive in Dorset this morning.
Many roads blocked with flood water
⚠️Leigh rd in Wimborne
⚠️A35 Bakers Arms
⚠️Corfe castle
⚠️Alderholt completely cut off with all roads blocked with trapped cars
⚠️ Furzehill
⚠️Train line also disrupted
🚨Emergency services will be busy

The ombudsman made a ruling - that should be honoured

Dear Secretary of State, Re: Compensating women affected by the Government’s communication of State Pension age changes. We are writing following the out-of-court settlement reached between WASPI and the Government on 2 December 2025, and your commitment to undertake a full review of all the evidence relating to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO)’s investigation within 12 weeks. We welcome your acceptance that the Government’s initial decision not to compensate 1950sborn women was flawed, and the new opportunity which has arisen to reconsider the case for compensation and restore public confidence in the independent bodies that exist to hold the executive to account. Women born in the 1950s have suffered a clear injustice, as detailed in the PHSO’s thorough and comprehensive report which took six years to produce. The investigation concluded those affected were denied the opportunity to make alternative arrangements for their retirement and still suffer the consequences today. As you know, the PHSO found maladministration in the way the DWP failed to act on its own research which showed that significant numbers of 1950s-born women did not know about forthcoming increases to their State Pension age. The DWP has yet to explain why this occurred. The Government was right to carefully reconsider its position on the Winter Fuel Payment, Personal Independence Payments, and most recently, inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties. We hope the coming weeks will allow you to reach the right decision for 1950sborn women. We urge you to update the House on your plans to ensure that women born in the 1950s are finally treated fairly and properly compensated at your earliest convenience, or by 2nd March 2026 at the latest

Yours sincerely, Steve Darling Member of Parliament for Torbay Adam Dance MP Adrian Ramsey MP Afzal Khan MP Al Pinkerton MP Alex Brewer MP Alison Bennett MP Alistair Carmichael MP Andrew George MP Andrew Gwynne MP Andrew Rosindell MP Angus MacDonald MP Anna Sabine MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP Ben Lake MP Ben Maguire MP Bobby Dean MP Brendan O’Hara MP Brian Mathew MP Calum Miller MP Carla Denyer MP Carla Lockhart MP Caroline Voaden MP Cat Eccles MP Charlie Maynard MP Chris Coghlan MP Christine Jardine MP Claire Hanna MP Claire Young MP Clive Jones MP Colum Eastwood MP Daisy Cooper MP Danny Chambers MP David Chadwick MP Diane Abbott MP Douglas McAllister MP Dr. Ellie Chowns MP Edward Morello MP Freddie van Mierlo MP Gavin Robinson MP Gideon Amos MP Graham Leadbitter MP Graham Stringer MP Grahame Morris MP Helen Maguire MP Helen Morgan MP Ian Byrne MP Ian Roome MP Ian Sollom MP Iqbal Mohamed MP James MacCleary MP Jamie Stone MP Jeremy Corbyn MP Jess Brown-Fuller MP Jim Allister MP Jim Shannon MP John Milne MP Josh Babarinde MP Joshua Reynolds MP Julian Lewis MP Lee Dillon MP Liz Jarvis MP Manuela Perteghella MP Marie Goldman MP Martin Wrigley MP Monica Harding MP Munira Wilson MP Nadia Whittome MP Neil Duncan-Jordan MP Olly Glover MP Pete Wishart MP Pippa Heylings MP Rachael Maskell MP Rachel Gilmour MP Richard Burgon MP Richard Foord MP Robin Swann MP Roz Savage MP Sarah Champion MP Sarah Dyke MP Sarah Gibson MP Sarah Olney MP Seamus Logan MP Shockat Adam MP Sian Berry MP Simon Opher MP Sir John Hayes MP Sorcha Eastwood MP Steff Aquarone MP Steve Witherden MP Susan Murray MP Terry Jermy MP Tessa Munt MP Tom Gordon MP Tom Morrison MP Victoria Collins MP Vikki Slade MP Wendy Chamberlain MP Wera Hobhouse MP Will Forster MP Zöe Franklin M

I’ve joined over 100 MPs calling on the Government to finally do the right thing for WASPI women. Women born in the 1950s were harmed by pension changes made without proper notice. Despite the Ombudsman’s findings, ministers are still delaying fair compensation.
I will keep pushing for justice.

Looks fab - will consider this as not sure if I am going to be around that weekend (BH). A great cause, if
I can’t do it I’m happy to sponsor a colleague if they do 🚁🚑

Great to join the Royal College of Midwives in Parliament and hear from these invaluable frontline staff. Midwives provide vital care, yet Dorset faces a real shortage of antenatal support.
I’ve raised this with the Health Secretary and will keep pushing for better funding and provision.

Love MDNP ❤️ Send me your favourite photos of Mid Dorset & North Poole — from heathlands and villages to parks and hidden gems by 6 Feb.

I’ll shortlist the top entries before a public knockout vote to find the winner. I can’t wait to see your photos.

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Vikki with Lib Dem colleagues and candidates in a car park before canvassing holdng leaflets

We managed to beat the rain this morning in Canford Heath. Talking to residents about local, national and international issues.
Great to find plenty of support for @libdems.org.uk and utter disgust for Trumps vile comments about NATO service personnel & disappointment with the Labour Govt

What steps is the Health Secretary taking to reduce the consumption of junk food by children. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England, we are taking decisive action on the obesity crisis, easing the strain on our National Health Service and creating the healthiest generation of children ever. As part of this, the Government has announced an ambitious programme aimed at improving the healthiness of the food environment. In December 2024, the Government published the revised National Planning Policy Framework for local government. As part of this, local authorities were given the stronger, clearer powers they have told us they need to block new fast-food outlets near schools. On 1 October 2025, we implemented restrictions on volume price promotions for less healthy food and drinks, such as three for two offers, in stores and their online equivalents and United Kingdom-wide restrictions on the advertising of less healthy food and drink on television and online came into force on 5 January 2026. We have also consulted on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16 years old and announced changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy in the Autumn Budget to deliver greater health benefits to children. We announced in the 10-Year Health Plan that, in a world-first, we will introduce mandatory healthier food sales reporting for large food businesses and set new targets to increase the healthiness of sales. We will also strengthen the existing advertising and promotions restrictions by consulting on applying an updated definition of ‘less healthy food and drink’.

The Government talks about an “ambitious” plan to cut junk food consumption among children, yet rejected an amendment backed by Jamie Oliver’s team to let councils act.

What do you think: should councils be able to restrict fast-food ads near schools and youth spaces? Vote: suff.ag/2BBYQR

Great to attend the Lib Dem–led Taste of Oxfordshire event — a brilliant showcase of local produce.
I’ll be hosting Dorset Day, an event with my colleague Ed Morello MP on 23 Feb.
If you’re a Mid Dorset & North Poole food producer and want to get involved, contact me on vikki.slade.mp@parliament.uk

Agreed

Yes I have noted that - I am hoping that when he was asked it was a genuine attempt to bring peace in Palestine and Israel & that this morphing to a grubby club of international bullies will see him withdraw

What disgusting comments. Our military paid with their lives with huge numbers returning horribly maimed physically & mentally.
As well as being cruel & wrong thus feels like a strong signal that he values no one & IMO puts the very future of NATO at risk

Gosh that’s a lot of replies! If you followed me you would know we have Been calling out Musk and seeking a criminal investigation.. anyway, we shall have to agree to disagree.

In my view he has lost the right to use the term Leader of the Free World

Indeed. And if you follow me you would know I am one of the loudest champions for our trans kids in parliament.
Again, you are referencing BG again, which is unnecessary
The social media issues impact all children not just trans and lgbt kids

I didn’t use it - you referenced her case, I just sought clarity as it came from nowhere 🤷‍♀️
There are measures in play, this amendment has a long way to go before law is changed so I think there is much more to come in amending online safety act too

You aren’t going to agree with everything. Why would you unfollow for one policy disagreement, that makes no sense. The current system
Isn’t safe and we have to work out a solution which will include parents, schools, kids and tech companies

Thanks for your thoughts. You will be aware that we have been calling for that as well. It was Lib Dems who called out grok, and raising the age of consent for digital so platforms have to do more.

Calls by President Trump to annex Greenland, mark a new uncertain era in international relations. That’s why I asked the Foreign Secretary for assurances that UK Overseas Territories, including the Falkland Islands, will not face similar threats.

I’m assuming you are referring to Brianna? Our system of film classification would allow those support groups but faced with status quo or a ban we have to act.
There are ways to access support online without social media

We need to hold them to account and protect children. Many had seen unsolicited violence, porn and adult content. And even if they hadn’t spending 3 or more hrs a day on screens is impacting mental health, sleep and development.

On Tuesday, the House of Commons debated social media age restrictions. I attended, though I was not selected to speak. Yesterday, the House of Lords voted to ban social media for under-16s. The Government has said it will run a consultation on the issue. Whilst this presents an opportunity for children, parents and experts to share their views, this process takes time. I want to be clear about my position. Like many parents and campaigners, I support a ban on social media for under-16s. Too many children have been exposed to horrific content online. It is clear that social media platforms are not putting children’s health and wellbeing first.

It's great to see children's use of social media finally discussed by politicians — it's long overdue. Here's my statement on the issue.

Well I am just pleased to be providing you with interesting and informative content

Here’s a clip from my speech in the Animal Welfare Strategy Debate. I know how important animal welfare is to so many people—my inbox tells me that every week. I raised concerns about vet costs, farming practices, fish welfare and wildlife crime. I will always keep pushing for stronger animal rights

It was a privilege to attend the Campaign for Gigi event, set up in memory of Genevieve Meehan, whose preventable death in nursery care should never have happened. The campaign calls for stronger protections, including compulsory CCTV, so no family has to endure this again.

I planned to be there but was engaged in the chamber - the petition had over 300,000 signatures so I’m sure you weren’t the only person watching. Also given the state of daytime TV, I’m sure it was better than some other things you might have been watching at the same time 🤣🤣🤣