The Labour government has sparked fury after announcing that up to 3.8 million women affected by changes to the state pension age will not receive compensation.

Angela Rayner and the Labour government were called out on Good Morning Britain after they backtracked on promises to support the Waspi women.

Liz Kendall, the Work and pensions Secretary, sparked fury after denying 3.8 million women compensation over changes to the state pension.

She insisted that denying compensation was the “right decision and the fair decision” because most women knew the state pension age was increasing.

When in opposition, Ms Kendall said she supported the group’s campaign and vowed to “identify and deliver a fair solution”.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a pledge that called for “fair and fast compensation” for Waspi women in 2022.

Richard Madeley slammed the Labout government (Image: ITV)

Presenters Richard Madeley and Kate Garraway were joined by Andrew Pierce and Kevin Maguire, who were all in agreement that the decision was shocking.

A number of images appeared on screen showing senior members of the Labour party, including Sir Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves, Ms Rayner and Ms Kendall, all backing the women’s campaign whilst in opposition.

Richard declared: “These are Labour frontbenchers in opposition and they were campaigning with the WASPI women, who say that they have every right under the rules of common sense and fair play, to have absolutely assumed that they were going to have the support of the Labour government.”

Kevin agreed, exclaiming: “It’s a betrayal!”

The Labour Party supported WASPI women whilst in opposition (Image: ITV)

Richard went on to ask if this was the final nail in the coffin, to which Andrew responded: “They’ve got a few more lies to tell, Richard.”

Labour MP Brian Leishman hit out at his own government, saying he was “appalled” at the move. He said the women affected did not need “hollow statements. What they need is justice”.

The rise in the women’s state pension age from 60 to 65 sparked controversy, after millions claimed they were not properly informed and were forced to change their retirement plans as a result.

The changes kickstarted the WASPI group (Women Against State Pension Inequality). They have spent years calling for compensation for the financial impact they say they suffered since the changes were introduced.