Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister
Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last yearUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said, as he unveiled a £1bn...
<p>Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last year</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/mar/16/keir-starmer-donald-trump-iran-nato-oil-cost-of-living-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said, as he unveiled a £1bn youth employment scheme.</p><p>The announcement by Pat McFadden, who said the public wanted the system to promote work and “value for money”, is regarded as a prelude to a renewed effort to change the welfare system after plans by his predecessor, Liz Kendall, were blocked by a Labour backbench rebellion last year.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/16/labour-mps-no-reason-oppose-new-welfare-reforms-pat-mcfadden">Continue reading...</a>
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