Should the government police what benefits claimants spend their money on?

The Conservatives have announced plans to stop some offenders receiving benefits from spending money on things like alcohol, cigarettes and gambling. And Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has suggested the wider principle of restricting how benefits are spent could be considered more broadly in the future. Director of PopCon, Mark Littlewood, and author and academic Dr Lisa McKenzie debate. Broadcast on 01/06/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Ed Balls, Kate Garraway, Richard Madeley, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am until 9 every weekday! ITVX: http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com #GMB