Pat McFadden – Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 2029 General Election Candidate

Pat McFadden

LABOURSECRETARY OF STATEEngland
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

House of Commons

Born in Paisley, Scotland, the youngest of seven children of Irish-speaking parents from County Donegal. Edinburgh politics graduate who worked as a senior adviser to Tony Blair in Downing Street. Married to Marianna; a son and a daughter.

Policy Focus

Public Services

Public ServicesEconomyHealthcare

Policy Positions

Public ServicesSimplify services, raise standards — Pushes practical reform

Career Timeline

2005Elected MP for Wolverhampton South East
2007Served as adviser to PM Tony Blair in No 10
2024Appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
2025Appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions