Pat McFadden MP
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Pat McFadden MP
@patmcfaddenmp.bsky.social
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East.
'They are criminal scams, and I don't want anyone to be exploited by them'

Today, we're warning about Winter Fuel Payment scam texts.

The Government will never ask for bank details by text.

If you are entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment, you'll receive them automatically.
October 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
We've seen this movie before...

Just like Liz Truss, Kemi Badenoch is committing to tax cuts with no way to pay for them.

And just like Liz, Kemi would spook markets and crash our economy.

People still feel the impact Mini-Budget. Reform and the Tories would let it happen all over again.
October 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Major boost in funding to support sick and disabled people back into work.

Today I'm announcing a £167 million investment in Connect to Work.

Instead of just using Jobcentres, we're putting specialist employment advisors in GP surgeries to support people back into work.
October 9, 2025 at 9:58 AM
As always, a busy Labour Party Conference. And with it, a huge slate of fantastic announcements:

The Youth Guarantee to end long-term unemployment for young people.

New NHS Online.

A library in every primary school in England.

500,000 more children to benefit from Labour's free breakfast clubs.
October 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
That’s a wrap on Labour Party Conference 2025!
October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Labour has announced the Government is in talks with the Premier League to support the Youth Guarantee – helping more young people get into work or training.

This announcement includes £25 million investment into helping young people get jobs, training and education.
September 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Since the election, Labour has funded 5 million extra NHS appointments.
This makes a huge impact on the waiting lists that were ever-growing nt under the Tories.
But we know there is more to do, and we'll keep working hard for our NHS.
September 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
One week in as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, I'm focused on building a welfare state that is there for those that need it, and helps support people into work.
September 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thousands of civil service jobs to be relocated to 13 towns and cities across the country.
11 central London offices will be closed - saving £94m per year - as the number of London roles is reduced by 12,000.
We will save taxpayers money, and make Government better reflects the country it serves.
May 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM