Pat McFadden Tries to Rally Labour MPs' Backing for Benefits Overhaul

Pat McFadden primes Labour members for major welfare reform in conference speech - Left Foot Forward: Leading the UK's progressive debate

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Pat McFadden tries to rally Labour MPs' backing for benefits overhaul

In a speech to Labour's conference in Liverpool, Mr McFadden described welfare reforms as a 'moral crusade' as he warned of a 'tough decision' for the party.

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

Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs to back overhauls, amid signs party looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds * UK politics live – latest updates 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…

Pat McFadden sets out plans to put work and opportunity at heart of welfare – his speech in full

Work and Pensions Secretary sets out plans for welfare reform, including a Jobs Guarantee and support for young disabled people into work.