Labour will ‘never step aside’ in Wales – McFadden Pat McFadden joined campaigners in the Caerphilly constituency on Thursday morning ahead of a crucial by-election for Welsh Labour next week. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Labour bank spying bill will bring ‘unprecedented surveillance,’ charities warn Exclusive: Government warned new counter-fraud powers risk ‘recreating Horizon-scale scandal’ The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
'We Need Support, Not Pressure': Inside Rachel Reeves' Youth Jobs Guarantee Plan Labour's new jobs guarantee promises paid placements for young people out of work for 18 months. But experts warn it could repeat past mistakes if it relies on sanctions rather than support. And, policy must focus on skills, confidence and real opportunity to work. International Business Times UK · Oct 15, 2025
Job advisers in GP surgeries to help long-term sick and disabled into work There are approximately 2.8 million people out of work in the UK due to long-term sickness. Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025
Rachel Reeves to make case for ‘contribution’ ahead of youth jobs guarantee The Chancellor is expected to say Britain must build on the principle of doing ‘our duty for each other’. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Reeves should be shown ‘solidarity’ over Budget decisions – McFadden The Work and Pensions Secretary said Rachel Reeves ‘shouldn’t do the job alone’ as he called for ‘collective responsibility’ from all ministers. Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025
Boost for Starmer as top aide Morgan McSweeney avoids investigation over donations Labour Together, where Morgan McSweeney was director before coming to work for Sir Keir, was fined by the elections watchdog over its handling of £740,000 donations in 2021 The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
‘The UK’s benefits system is set up to make you fail – it’s devastating’ More than half of all benefit claimants (51 per cent) say that claiming has damaged their mental health, research from welfare charity Turn2Us reveals The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
When will new UK digital ID card be introduced and how will it work? The digital ID card marks the government’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal migration The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Sadiq Khan hits back at ‘racist, sexist, misogynistic and Islamophobic’ Trump Khan’s comments come after US president used speech at UN to call London mayor ‘terrible’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Sadiq Khan calls Trump racist, sexist and Islamophobic Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden dismissed the president’s attack. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Labour donations row reignited by leaked email as Tories demand probe into Starmer's right-hand man The Conservatives released a leaked email from a lawyer to Morgan McSweeney in response to the Electoral Commission investigating the failure to report donations to Labour Together Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Trump accused of ‘misreading’ London with sharia law claims Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said London was a ‘great capital city’. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
Andy Burnham says Britain needs ‘wholesale change’ as Labour MPs prepare for conference – as it happened Manchester mayor urges Keir Starmer to reveal plans to deliver reform but denies he is plotting to replace PM The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025 Premier League clubs to support expansion of youth hubs The partnership comes as the Government aims to double the number of youth hubs in England, Scotland and Wales over the next three years.
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 DWP chief won’t rule out further benefit cuts before next autumn Delayed changes to PIP won’t put off other cuts, work and pensions secretary states
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025 New Work and Pensions Secretary will not rule out tougher universal credit rules ‘Look, I’m not ruling anything out. Welfare reform is really important,’ Pat McFadden told the BBC.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Apprenticeships have collapsed in England – Labour needs to fine-tune the solution, fast Responsibility for vocational training and skills has bounced around Whitehall for years, and enrolment rates are down by a third. Can the latest tweaks work?
The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025 Labour reshuffle 'must mean reset on devolution and benefits', SNP minister says THE Labour Government reshuffle must result in a reset in both policy and relations with Scottish Government ministers, an SNP Cabinet Secretary has…
Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025 Kemi Badenoch to offer Tory co-operation on welfare cuts The Conservative leader will offer her party’s co-operation ‘in the national interest’.
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 What Labour’s DWP reshuffle could mean for benefits and jobs Liz Kendall will be moving to another role after over a year as DWP chief
The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025 Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025 Andy Burnham says government needs ‘reset’ to become more decisive Greater Manchester mayor also suggests the cabinet needs to more ‘pluralistic’ and less London-centric
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 Sweeping changes were needed for Labour to be serious about a fresh start THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Moving so many ministers after such a short time may not seem ideal, but the end result is a team better matched to the challenges ahead
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 Cabinet reshuffle: All the new appointments in Sir Keir Starmer’s top team The Prime Minister has carried out a root and branch reshuffle of the Cabinet.