Government Unveils £1bn Youth Employment Scheme, Urges Labour Support for Welfare Reforms

Labour MPs Urged to Support New Welfare Reforms by Minister

March 16, 2026

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Labour MPs Urged to Support New Welfare Reforms by Minister

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme, appeals for Labour support on welfare overhaul after last year's rebellion.

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has stated as he unveiled a £1bn youth employment scheme. The announcement is seen as a prelude to a renewed bid to reform the welfare system after plans by his predecessor, Liz Kendall, were blocked by a Labour backbench rebellion last year.

McFadden said the public wanted the system to promote work and

Source: The Guardian

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Labour MPs Urged to Support New Welfare Reforms by Minister

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