Political Quotes

Pat McFadden

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  1. The welfare system should be a springboard to opportunity, not a barrier to it.2 sources2026thenational.scot
  2. This is a serious investment in the next generation and in the future of our economy.2 sources2026thenational.scot
  3. 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
  4. We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.2 sources2026theguardian.com
Aug 27, 2026

We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.

theguardian.com
Aug 27, 2026

I am looking forward to recommendations on how to tackle the issue from Milburn," he said.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

We'll have proposals, legislation, if necessary, to take those forward," he said.

bbc.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

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.

theguardian.com
Aug 27, 2026

These latest figures underline why we are addressing youth inactivity as a priority.

independent.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

It’s better for their mental health and better for all of us in the future.

independent.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

We’re also having night time curfews. We’ve got to do something about this endless scrolling, which is so addictive for young people.

independent.co.uk
Aug 27, 2026

But we’re not just leaving it to Meta. We’re taking action ourselves.

thenational.scot
Aug 18, 2026

I have pledged to reform the welfare system in a way that is fair and sustainable.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 29, 2026

The welfare system should be a springboard to opportunity, not a barrier to it.

thenational.scot
Jul 29, 2026

This is a serious investment in the next generation and in the future of our economy.

thenational.scot
Jul 29, 2026

I think we’ve all got a duty to do that in the online world.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 28, 2026

We have an obligation to put good support in place.

theguardian.com
Jul 28, 2026

The key to it is to remove this barrier to opportunity really.

theguardian.com
Jul 28, 2026

We are trying to get the system to ask: ‘How do we help you live your fullest life? How do we maximise your opportunities?’

theguardian.com
Jul 28, 2026

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.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 15, 2026

For those who could work, or could change their situation, then we’ve got to help them do that.

independent.co.uk
Jul 1, 2026

We’re building a fair welfare system and an economy that works for everyone.

independent.co.uk
Jul 1, 2026

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.

independent.co.uk
Jul 1, 2026

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.

independent.co.uk
Jun 15, 2026

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…

mirror.co.uk

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