Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#7498H)
Pat McFadden unveils 1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last year
Labour MPs have no reason to oppose a fresh government attempt to overhaul the welfare system, the work and pensions secretary has said, as he unveiled a 1bn youth employment scheme.
The announcement by Pat McFadden, who said the public wanted the system to promote work and value for money", is regarded as a prelude to a renewed effort to change the welfare system after plans by his predecessor, Liz Kendall, were blocked by a Labour backbench rebellion last year.
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