We seriously need reform in this area. However, Labour won't carry it out as most of their voter base claims one or more benefits.
Benefits should not be a lifestyle choice, and those who have not contributed should not be able to claim under any circumstances. We are far too soft as a country.
I was between jobs and I requested my NI stamp be paid for two months. - It was refused, as a result my State pension is slightly lower than it should be. But of course, I'm a white, working class, heterosexual, male!