Opposition MPs have accused Education Secretary Michael Gove of "insulting" people who use food banks by suggesting they were often responsible for their own predicaments.

"They are not best able to manage their finances," he explained.

Mr Gove said that the government would provide both financial aid and support to help them make better decisions.

But Labour's Steve McCabe said the remarks, made on Monday in the Commons, showed that Mr Gove was "out of touch"

It's like they believe people are only poor because they want to be...