Lib Dems could force Commons vote on Waspi compensation, says Cooper

Daisy Cooper says party shocked and angry over Labour government’s refusal to spend up to £10bn on payouts

The Liberal Democrats could force a Commons vote on compensation for Waspi women, the party’s deputy leader has said, capitalising on unease among Labour MPs over the government’s decision to rule it out.

Daisy Cooper suggested the Lib Dems were open to using one of their upcoming opposition day debates in the House of Commons to call for a vote on the issue, which could test the strength of feeling among Labour backbenchers.