We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.
Pat McFadden
The Public Record
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August 28, 2026
The UK labour market is in a robust position but there has been a long-term challenge for young people.
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- This is a serious investment in the next generation and in the future of our economy.2 sources2026thenational.scot
- Yes, we would. We don’t want a situation where young people in America have got a higher rate of protection than young people in the UK.2 sources2026theguardian.com
- We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.2 sources2026theguardian.com
I am looking forward to recommendations on how to tackle the issue from Milburn," he said.
We'll have proposals, legislation, if necessary, to take those forward," he said.
Yes, we would. We don’t want a situation where young people in America have got a higher rate of protection than young people in the UK.
These latest figures underline why we are addressing youth inactivity as a priority.
It’s better for their mental health and better for all of us in the future.
We’re also having night time curfews. We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.
I have pledged to reform the welfare system in a way that is fair and sustainable.
The welfare system should be a springboard to opportunity, not a barrier to it.
This is a serious investment in the next generation and in the future of our economy.
We are trying to get the system to ask: ‘How do we help you live your fullest life? How do we maximise your opportunities?’
I think we’re all bearing in mind what’s recently happened to Ann Widdecombe, the most appalling murder of a former politician, and I think that gives a duty on all politicians to be careful about what they post, what they share.
For those who could work, or could change their situation, then we’ve got to help them do that.
We’re building a fair welfare system and an economy that works for everyone.
We’re saving £1 billion of taxpayer money by removing VAT relief from some new Motability leases whilst ensuring the scheme still supports disabled people’s mobility and independence.
Today’s changes are driven by the fairness that underpins this Government – fairness for the taxpayer, fairness for disabled people and fairness for the country.
There is a design flaw in our credit system, which was built into Universal Credit on the way it was designed, which is that it is too easy for people to be signed off and written off with them receiving no help, no support, and no…





