Dossier
McFadden
Coverage of McFadden in the Nexus archive.
- Labour can reform welfare without ‘high noon’ showdown, says McFadden
Britain’s work and pensions secretary, McFadden, believes Labour can reform welfare without a major conflict. The reform includes a jobs-first approach to reduce the benefits bill and prevent backbench rebellion.
- Labour backbench MPs say McFadden’s messages have not derailed welfare reform
Labour backbench MPs state that messages from work and pensions secretary McFadden have not hindered welfare reform. The Conservative Party (Tories) are using these messages to argue that taxes are being increased to fund benefits.