A local MP has demanded the UK government apologise to the women affected by the altered state pension age.

Kirsten Oswald, MP for East Renfrewshire and the SNP's Women and Equalities spokesperson, also urged the government to “step up” and issue a fair and fast compensation to the women.

She further warned the UK government against ignoring the Ombudsman report into the scandal.

Ms Oswald has campaigned for justice for WASPI women by raising awareness in the House of Commons and meeting with campaigners both locally and at Westminster.

She said: “Women born in the 1950s have been betrayed by the Tory government and deprived of pensions they were entitled to.

Barrhead News: Ms Oswald further warned the UK government against ignoring the Ombudsman report into the scandal

“This saga has run on for far too long – it’s time for the UK government to step up and put an end to this serious injustice by issuing an immediate apology and fair and fast compensation to all women who were affected.

"They could also show good faith and an intent to make things right by backing the Private Member's Bill tabled by my SNP colleague, Alan Brown, that would force the government to publish proposals for a compensation scheme.

“If the UK government decides to ignore the report and carry on casting these women aside then Parliament must step in to hold the Tories to account and ensure that these women see justice.

“The SNP has long fought for the government to rectify this shambles and give these women the pension they rightfully deserve, and we will continue to do so.”