Minister of State (Minister for Employment)

Andrew Western MP

Biography

Andrew Western was appointed Minister of State in the Department for Work and Pensions on 21 July 2026. He was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Work and Pensions from 9 July 2024 to 21 July 2026. He was elected as the MP for Stretford and Urmston in July 2024.

Minister of State (Minister for Employment)

• Labour Market, including employer engagement and the impact of AI 

• Jobs and Careers Service reform, including digital reform, Jobcentre Plus and post-19 careers 

• Work and Health: Occupational Health and Statutory Sick Pay 

• Employment support (incl. Restart, Pathways to Work) 

• Conditionality and Sanctions 

• In Work Progression 

• Devolution  

• Disability Employment

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