Tories would ban long-term benefit claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes
- Posted on September 23, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
The Conservative Party proposes implementing stricter regulations on welfare spending, suggesting that long-term benefit recipients face consumption restrictions on alcohol and tobacco products. This policy initiative reflects broader concerns about fiscal responsibility and fairness within the social support system. Party leadership argues that current welfare frameworks create inequities for working taxpayers, prompting a reevaluation of benefit allocation and recipient accountability measures.
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Tories would ban long-term benefit claimants from buying alcohol and cigarettes
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says the welfare system is currently ‘unfair to others’
