Nearly 2000 former mineworkers in Rother Valley will TODAY begin to receive an uplift in their weekly pension, overturning an historic injustice and ensuring fair payouts for years to come.

£1.5billion was transferred to their pension scheme last month, ensuring former pit workers who powered the country for decades finally get the just rewards from their work.

The uplift represents an average 32% rise to the annual pensions of 112,000 former mineworkers and their dependents across the UK – an average increase of £29 per week for each member.

From Maltby to Thurcroft to Dinnington to Kiveton Park, justice has been delivered.

The government has also confirmed that it will look into the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme (BCSSS). I will keep constituents updated on any developments and keep pushing the government to take action on this