McFadden calls welfare reform a moral crusade for Labour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Sept, 17:54 · Archive

Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden has urged Labour MPs to back significant welfare system changes as a 'moral crusade'.

Pat McFadden, work and pensions secretary, has urged Labour MPs to back significant changes to the welfare system, describing the reforms as a 'moral crusade' in a speech to Labour's conference in Liverpool. The Guardian reports the party is looking to cut payments for some 16- to 24-year-olds to get more young people into work. McFadden said Labour has a moral responsibility to accept the changes and that it was time to 'renew' the welfare system.

How it is being reported

• Changing UK benefits for young people a ‘moral crusade’, says ministerThe Guardian · 27 Sept, 17:33
• Pat McFadden pleads with Labour MPs 'get on and do it' as he tries to rally backing for welfare overhaul as a 'moral crusade'Daily Mail · 27 Sept, 17:02

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