Quick Info
| Profession | British Politician, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/03/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Patrick Bosco McFadden |
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| Summary | British Labour politician serving as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions since September 2025. Long-serving MP for Wolverhampton South East since 2005. Known as a workhorse and intellectual member of Keir Starmer's team. |
| Political Party | Labour Party |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary | Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow |
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| University | Edinburgh University (Politics) |
Personal Life
| Birthplace Details | Born in Scotland in 1965 |
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| Childhood | Grew up in Glasgow as the youngest of seven children |
Family
| Parents | James and Annie McFadden, who came to Scotland from Ireland in the 1950s |
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| Siblings | Six older siblings |
Career
| Parliamentary Career Start | Elected MP for Wolverhampton South East in May 2005 |
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| Campaign Role | Labour National Campaign Coordinator for 2024 General Election, overseeing landslide victory |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Former political secretary to Tony Blair | |
| 2. Veteran of both Tony Blair's and John Smith's eras in Labour politics | |
| 3. Pledged in his maiden speech to fight for education and opportunity for all regardless of background | |
| 4. Described as having accumulated 'extraordinary power' in his roles |