Bev Turner expressed fury over a benefits claimant who boasted about multiple foreign holidays whilst claiming she was "too depressed" to work.
The outburst comes as MPs prepare to vote on controversial welfare reforms today, which would include significant changes to health-related benefits.
Speaking on GB News, Bev read out a comment on air: "Met a lady in her 40s in Turkey, says Shirley. We had a few drinks. She said she’d been in Tenerife in March and Goa in January, and now she’s in Turkey.
"She’s going home this week. I asked what job she did in the UK, and she whispered, ‘I’m on benefits.’ I asked what the problem was, as she looked healthy, and she said, ‘I get depressed’."
Bev Turner fumed at the story
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Co-host Andrew Pierce said: "Well, there has been a massive, dramatic increase in people with anxiety and depression claiming Pip."
Bev replied: "Oh, it makes me so cross."
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Andrew added: "And there’s been a huge increase in the number of people claiming for things like acne. Hello?"
Bev said: "Well, the thing is, genuinely, if you’re at home and you’re disabled and unable to work because your disability is severe, then absolutely, you are the kind of person the state should be funding."
Andrew concluded: "But if you’re depressed and anxious, a good way to get out of it is to go to work.
"It improves your mental outlook. A job helps you have a routine, you’re not just at home staring at the wall."
WATCH: Liz Kendall delivers statement on welfare reforms as she admits 'reforms are never easy'
The crunch vote, which will take place this evening, has faced a lot of controversy. Last week, 120 rebel Labour MPs signed an amendment to vote against the proposals.
Sir Keir Starmer performed a significant U-turn on his benefits changes last week and told broadcasters: "The most important thing is that we can make the reform we need.
"We talked to colleagues, who've made powerful representations, as a result of which we've got a package which I think will work, we can get it right."
Liz Kendall said she would "bring forward a proper plan to get Britain working and put the benefits bill on a sustainable course"PAWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall defended the reforms, stating: "We must build a welfare system that provides security for those who cannot work and the right support for those who can.
"Too often, disabled people feel trapped - worried that if they try to work, they could lose the support they depend on."
She emphasised the Government's commitment to removing barriers for disabled people.
"That is why we are taking action to remove those barriers, support disabled people to live with dignity and independence, and open routes into employment for those who want to pursue it," Kendall said.
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