Hundreds of former mineworkers in Clwyd East have received their first pension increase.

This comes after the Government ended the 'injustice' of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme.

The payments have been uplifted, boosting pensions by an average of 32 per cent.

This is part of the UK Government's effort to address the longstanding campaign by ex-pit workers.

The payment follows the Government's reversal of a historic 'injustice', leading to £1.5 billion being transferred to the pension scheme after the Budget.

The uplift represents an average 32 per cent rise to the annual pensions of 112,000 former mineworkers and their dependents across the UK.

That is an average increase of £29 per week for each member.

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Clwyd East MP Becky Gittins said: "I am delighted that former mineworkers in Clwyd East have begun receiving a significant uplift in their pensions.

"It is a national scandal that former miners in our area have had to fight for so long for the pension settlement they deserve.

"This is a significant victory for the relentless campaigning of the trustees, members, and coalfield communities, and will make an immediate difference to people here in Clwyd East."

The Government has also announced a new review to make sure mineworkers receive a fair pension for years to come.

This decision ensures that the former pit workers, who powered the country for decades, are getting the just rewards for their work.