Labour leader Keir Starmer has emphasized the importance of helping individuals on long-term sickness leave return to work, stating that there should be increased support for those transitioning back into employment. He expressed his commitment to addressing worklessness, asserting that people who have been on long-term sick leave and receiving benefits should seek to re-enter the workforce "where they can." Starmer highlighted the need for more initiatives nationwide aimed at assisting those recovering from long-term illness to find jobs. He believes in the fundamental idea that individuals should actively look for work as part of their recovery and reintegration into society.