Sir Keir Starmer has advocated for those on long-term sick leave benefits to return to work “where they can”, aligning with a growing governmental push to address economic inactivity. The Prime Minister echoed this sentiment, asserting that the “basic proposition that you should look for work is right,” while emphasizing the need for increased support to help more people re-enter employment. This stance follows a broader crackdown on benefit fraud and a focus on reducing the number of people unable to work due to illness. Sir Keir Starmer stated on BBC Radio 4 that while “hard cases” exist, th…