Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Labour's work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden emphasized the need for welfare reform on a visit to a London jobcentre. He stated the government will move beyond merely providing benefits to offer more job support, responding to recommendations from key reviews on youth and disability. McFadden aims to transform welfare by promoting opportunities for those.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:20 UTC
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