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.”