TUC slams Tory shadow minister's ‘patronising’ work ethic claims
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp speaks to the media outside BBC Broadcasting House in London, after appearing on the BBC One current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, January 5, 2025
TORY shadow home secretary Chris Philp sparked fury today after “patronising” workers with “out of touch” claims that Britain needs a better work ethic.
Mr Philp said there are nine million working age adults not in employment and the country “needs everyone to make a contribution” to keep up with countries like China and India.
He said he had worked hard in his career to set up businesses, adding: “It’s worked for me, it can work for the country as well.”
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