Alison McGovern dodges question about illness-related work sign-offs

During a Sky News interview, Alison McGovern, the Employment Minister, faced scrutiny regarding Labour's plans to address the benefits system. She was questioned about whether individuals who are not ill but receive sick leave are engaging in criminal behavior. McGovern pointed out that while there are instances of organized crime concerning benefits fraud, she did not directly answer the question regarding individuals who may exploit the system. The dialogue highlighted differing views on how to manage benefits claims and the nature of support available to those who are genuinely unwell. The Labour Party aims to reform Jobcentres to better support job seekers instead of mainly monitoring benefit claims.