There is a far simpler way to help jobseekers overcome their specific problems and that is just to cut off their benefits. We do not need to employ armies of counsellors and consultants to encourage people to take on jobs. All we need to do is remove the option of a life on incapacity benefits or teenage mums getting free party houses and rewards for immoral lifestyles.

Yes, let the buggers starve - or they could always become prostitutes.