Pat McFadden

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Labour’s Campaign Co-ordinator for the 2024 General Election. For casework email [email protected]

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

“Most employers believe people with a learning disability can do the job, but nearly half of them don’t employ anyone with a learning disability. That has to change.”

We're committed to breaking down barriers to work and urge employers to do the same

#LearningDisabilityWeek

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

I remember Jo Cox as a new MP. She had the office next to mine in Portcullis House. She'd pop her head round to the door to say hello or talk about what was happening. Hard to believe she is 10 years gone. But she will never be forgotten.

[The Jo Cox Foundation @JoCoxFoundation]

Today marks ten years since Jo was killed.

We remember Jo as a mother, sister, daughter, wife, friend, campaigner and public servant. We remember her courage, her compassion, and her belief that we have more in common than that which divides us.

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[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

180 more youth hubs announced today to support young people into work. Hubs like this part of successful Dutch approach

You can read more about my visit to the Netherlands and how the UK approach is changing below 👇 https://t.co/a63ufm2B8F

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Jobs for life no longer the norm. Most people expect to have a life of different jobs. So we have to respond.

Our new partnership with @linkedin will help us track labour market trends in real time. And adapt skills policy faster than before. https://t.co/CuOhIAz4tu

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

It was worth getting up for. A great start. John McGinn. What a man. https://t.co/87F9P3DdIP

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Fascinating visit to the Netherlands. Lowest Neet rate in Europe. Youth inactivity a “last resort”.

We are bringing in hiring subsidies and more work experience.

And next step - a new generation of youth hubs in every community offering employment and mental health support.

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Thank you to Camden Boxpark for hosting our Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair this morning.

Wide selection of employers. Lots of vacancies and opportunities available. All about giving young people a better chance in life.

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

'We can't ignore AI risk to entry level jobs as over one million young people unemployed or not in education' - The Mirror https://t.co/F7IpbEbswN

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Great initiative from M&S. More opportunity for young people and the chance of a good job and career. https://t.co/a1V64up87F

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Thank you to everyone who came to The Big Lunch at St Martin's church in Bradley.

So much goodness and positive energy in the room and so many people doing good work for our local community.

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

On this day in 1944...

[Military History Now @MilHistNow]

RIGHT NOW in 1944, this is the scene in Normandy. The liberation of France is underway #DDay

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

And....she got the job.

I visited a great work experience scheme at Gatwick Airport which finishes with a guaranteed interview. We are expanding these schemes by 300,000.

All about helping people change their lives.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

"Work experience builds confidence, it gives you something extra to put on your CV" - Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden at Gatwick Airport

Young people will be helped onto the career ladder by 300,000 new work experience and training placements https://t.co/0vjE7sD7Pl

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

As I often say in interviews and in the Department, "we have to change the question the system asks from "what benefits are you entitled to" to "how do we help you change your life".

From BBC PM programme...last Thursday (28 May).

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

I’m today building on Alan Milburn’s report by announcing former M&S and Morrisons chief exec Marc Bolland will turbo charge our #YouthGuarantee offer when it rolls out next month - because the best way to tackle the welfare bill is to get young people into work

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Some countries have high rates of youth inactivity.

The Netherlands' rate is about one third of ours.

I'm going there shortly to look at what they do.

UK to learn lessons in 'Neets' crisis fight from European country with lowest rate - The Mirror https://t.co/4hSAxge2rl

[Ashley Cowburn @ashcowburn]

Exclusive: UK to learn lessons in 'Neets' crisis fight from European country with lowest rate

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden will travel to the Netherlands - where the Neet rate is a third of the UK's - next month.

https://t.co/g5KvZpFbkq

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Great article from @ChrisWebbMP. Chris has done fantastic work promoting employment and opportunity in Blackpool. His jobs fair is among the best of its kind in the country. Pleased to work with him on this agenda. https://t.co/ZFDoPp6NQa

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Introducing Alan Milburn to present his interim report.

More work. More opportunity. A better offer for young people.

[Department for Work and Pensions @DWPgovuk]

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden responds to the Young People and Work interim report published by Alan Milburn today

We want young people, whatever their background, to fulfil their potential – and our Youth Guarantee is a part of what we are doing to make that happen

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

Rest in peace Meta Ramsay. A lifetime of service to her country, to politics and to the Labour cause. 🌹

[Pat McFadden @patmcfaddenmp]

I commissioned Alan Milburn’s work because more opportunity for young people should be a national cause.

We have begun with the Youth Guarantee. This powerful report shows we need to do all we can to put work and opportunity at the heart of what we do. https://t.co/Vo8XuJZTXD