Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 27, 2026

Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says minister

In a sign he is looking to overhaul the welfare state, Pat McFadden said it was time for Labour to "renew" the system first created by the Clement Attlee government and given a new deal by New Labour.

Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says minister

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In a sign he is looking to overhaul the welfare state, Pat McFadden said it was time for Labour to "renew" the system first created by the Clement Attlee government and given a new deal by New Labour.

Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds Labour MPs have a moral responsibility to accept significant changes to the welfare...

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In a sign he is looking to overhaul the welfare state, Pat McFadden said it was time for Labour to "renew" the system first created by the Clement Attlee government and given a new deal by New Labour. Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds Labour MPs have a moral responsibility to accept significant changes to the welfare system to help get more young people into work, the work and pensions secretary has said.

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  • Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds Labour MPs have a moral responsibility to accept significant changes to the welfare...

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