Parent plan 'shameful' - Cameron

David Cameron said he would oppose the proposal

David Cameron has described government proposals which would encourage single mothers with very young children to prepare for work as "shameful".

Mr Cameron said it was wrong parents should be put in this position before their children go to school.

The Tory leader said there was opposition to the idea across the political spectrum and he would work to force ministers to drop it.

The Tories back Labour's wider plan to get people off benefits and into work.