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Kemi Badenoch Proposes Cuts to Benefits for Long-Term Unemployed
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, announced plans on September 23, 2026, to cut benefits for long-term unemployed individuals who have not contributed sufficiently to the tax system. The proposals include a 30% reduction in Universal Credit payments and restrictions on spending these payments on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling. The Conservative Party estimates that these changes could save taxpayers around £500 million annually.
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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, announced plans on September 23, 2026, to cut benefits for long-term unemployed individuals who have not contributed sufficiently to the tax system. The proposals include a 30% reduction in Universal Credit payments and restrictions on spending these payments on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling. The Conservative Party estimates that these changes could save taxpayers around £500 million annually.
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