Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says minister
Pat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenPat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system. This has prompted a political debate about the sustainability of working-age disability benefits spending, which is forecast to rise from £14bn in 2019 to £34bn in 2030.Some types of claim have particularly surged among young people.
- ▪Pat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system.
- ▪Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenPat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system.
- ▪This has prompted a political debate about the sustainability of working-age disability benefits spending, which is forecast to rise from £14bn in 2019 to £34bn in 2030.Some types of claim have particularly surged among young people.
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Pat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersView image in fullscreenPat McFadden’s speech at the Labour conference is a sign the government is preparing the ground again for changes to the welfare system. Photograph: Temilade Adelaja/ReutersWelfareChanging UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says ministerPat 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 Rowena Mason and Pippa CrerarSun 27 Sep 2026 12.33 EDTLast modified on Sun 27 Sep 2026 12.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLabour MPs have a moral responsibility to accept significant changes…
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