Pat McFadden
Coverage of Pat McFadden in the Nexus archive.
- Streeting branded a hypocrite after accusing Starmer of ignoring Gaza war crimes
Streeting accused Starmer of ignoring evidence of Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Streeting claimed the prime minister dismissed a dossier from British doctors, but critics, including Labour sources and campaigners, question his sincerity. Messages from Mandelson and McFadden reveal internal Labour Party criticism of Streeting's stance on Israel.
- Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
Wes Streeting described feeling obstructed when raising concerns about Gaza in government, following private messages from Peter Mandelson where he was labeled 'hysterical' about the issue. The messages were disclosed alongside documents related to Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.
- A red box for Donald Trump, and eight weeks to make it. Now I really am outraged by the Mandy files | Marina Hyde
The article discusses two key moments from the latest Mandelson files: Pat McFadden's critique of Labour's backbenchers and a 8-10 week lead time for manufacturing a replica red box for Donald Trump during a state visit. The author expresses frustration with political inaction and the absurdity of the Trump red box timeline.
- Labour ‘not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits’ as Mandelson messages suggest
Labour MPs deny planning to raise taxes to fund benefits, as Nick Thomas-Symonds defends messages between Pat McFadden and Peter Mandelson. McFadden's messages criticized the focus on taxation for benefits, stating meetings revolve around 'who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others.'
- Mandelson files fire up row over taxes ‘to pay benefits’
Mandelson's files have sparked a dispute over taxes aimed at funding benefits. Pat McFadden's claim regarding backbenchers' views on taxes could hinder the government's youth unemployment review.
- Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes
The UK government, led by Labour, is expanding youth work experience and training schemes to address a 'quiet crisis' in youth employment, following warnings from former minister Alan Milburn about the high cost of benefits versus job training. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden announced plans for 300,000 additional placements over three years.
- Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street
Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence. The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally was backed by more than 30 Jewish groups. Senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.
- 200,000 small boat arrivals loom amid UK raising threat level to ‘severe’ following recent terror attack
The UK has raised its national terror threat level to 'severe' following a recent stabbing attack, and security experts are warning of a separate illegal migration crisis with nearly 200,000 small boat arrivals since 2018. The government is under pressure to demonstrate greater control over Britain's borders. The debate over immigration and national security has intensified, with some calling for tighter rules and increased deportations.
- Starmer could have been told about Mandelson’s vetting failure, claims No 10 with release of briefing paper – UK politics live
Downing Street released a briefing paper ahead of a parliamentary showdown over Peter Mandelson's failed security vetting. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander claimed Keir Starmer should have been informed about Mandelson's vetting concerns, though Starmer has apologized for the appointment without lying, as he wasn't explicitly told.