PM who married daughter of billionaire tells Brits: ‘you don’t get anything without hard work’ | LBC
James O'Brien offers his analogy on the necessity of the 'safety net' of the welfare system as the Tories set out their plan to attack 'sick note culture'. James speaks to caller Zack, as they express their 'anger' at the Tories' action on 'sick note culture'. Caller Nicky, who works for a work and health programme, explains how she feels that the DWP is just a 'money making scheme'. Setting out his plans during a speech in London on Friday, the Prime Minister detailed his "moral mission" to stop "fraudsters" from exploiting "the natural compassion and generosity of the British people". Waging war on those exploiting loopholes, the PM's proposed overhaul of the benefits system saw him reject suggestions that his welfare reforms lacked compassion. The Prime Minister said: "Some people no doubt will hear this speech and accuse me of lacking compassion, of not understanding the barriers people face in their everyday lives. Adding: "There is nothing fair about expecting taxpayers to support those who could work but choose not to." Listen to the full show on Global Player: https://app.af.globalplayer.com/Br0x/LBCYouTubeListenLive #jamesobrien #sicknotes #nhs #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup
