Kemi's ruthless crackdown on Benefits Street: Tory leader says those who have not worked long enough will see handouts cut 30% and they will be barred from spending the rest on booze, cigarettes and betting
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled an aggressive welfare reform strategy aimed at reducing Britain's escalating benefits expenditure. Her proposal introduces a 30% reduction in payments for individuals with insufficient work history, coupled with restrictions preventing benefit recipients from purchasing alcohol, tobacco, and gambling products. This policy represents a significant shift toward conditional welfare provisions and stricter behavioral controls within the social safety net system.
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Kemi's ruthless crackdown on Benefits Street: Tory leader says those who have not worked long enough will see handouts cut 30% and they will be barred from spending the rest on booze, cigarettes and betting
Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday night launched plans for a tough new crackdown on Britain's ballooning benefits bill.
