O'Brien: Bad choices contribute to weight gain

Stephen O'Brien, shadow health minister, comments on the UK's obesity problem:

"We all have a part to play in the fight against obesity. There are a number of factors that can lead to weight gain and one of those is clearly people not making the right choices about their diet.

"But there is a role for government in giving people the information and support that they need.

"That is why we have called for reforms to the food labelling system and said that we will make sure that money that is allocated to tackle obesity is actually spent that way."