James O’Brien dissects Keir Starmer’s benefits climbdown | LBC

Keir Starmer has announced a major climbdown over proposed welfare reforms as the government attempts to prevent a rebellion. A Downing Street spokesperson told LBC: “We have listened to MPs who support the principle of reform but are worried about the pace of change for those already supported by the system." James O'Brien takes a look at how the government spends tax money, questioning why Keir Starmer had chosen to cut disability benefits and universal credit and whether there have been 'too many' U-turns. He also poses the question: 'What would happen to a politician who calls for the old-age pension to be means tested?' Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #jamesobrien #ukpolitics #uknews #uk #starmer #benefits #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