Benefits system ‘unsustainable, indefensible, and unfair’, Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs | LBC

James O'Brien spoke to listeners after Sir Keir Starmer described the existing benefits system as unsustainable, unjust, and indefensible, stressing that the government cannot simply ignore the issue. Speaking to Labour MPs on Monday evening, the Prime Minister criticized the current welfare structure, calling it "the worst of all worlds." He argued that it discourages employment while driving up costs, leading to a growing financial burden. These remarks come as Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall prepares to announce upcoming reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits expenditure in the near future. Meanwhile, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has proposed billions of pounds in potential spending reductions for welfare and other government sectors as part of the upcoming Spring Statement. Listen to the full show on Global Player: https://app.af.globalplayer.com/Br0x/LBCYouTubeListenLive #jamesobrien #benefits #ukpolitics #uknews #poverty #costofliving #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