Pat McFadden on AI will create a permanent underclass

Pat McFadden

UK Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, quoted on AI skills and youth employment in 2026.

Young people deserve every opportunity to build a meaningful career, and that means making sure no one is left behind as our economy changes and technology advances.

AI Verified (Jun 6, 2026)

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Pat McFadden, quoted in "Entry-level jobs support, AI bootcamps and tech training as government supports young people into the jobs of the future," GOV.UK, June 6, 2026.

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AI will create a permanent underclass

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AI Verified Quote explicitly says no one should be left behind as the economy changes and technology advances, directly relevant. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified The quote says no one should be left behind as the economy changes and technology advances, which cuts against a permanent underclass. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI will create more jobs than it destroys

By equipping these young people with tech and AI skills, we are making sure that the opportunities created by this technological revolution are open to everyone.

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