'It's not their money, it's taxpayer money!': Kemi Badenoch defends 'tough love' Tory plan to block welfare claimants from spending benefits cash on booze and fags
- Posted on September 24, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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In brief
Conservative leadership proposes stricter eligibility criteria for Universal Credit, advocating reduced benefit payments for individuals with insufficient national insurance contributions. The policy aims to incentivize workforce participation and financial responsibility, positioning welfare reform as a matter of protecting taxpayer interests. This approach reflects broader debate on benefit conditionality and the balance between social support and fiscal accountability in modern welfare systems.
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'It's not their money, it's taxpayer money!': Kemi Badenoch defends 'tough love' Tory plan to block welfare claimants from spending benefits cash on booze and fags
The Tory leader has unveiled proposals for Universal Credit payments to be slashed for those who have not made consistent contributions to the welfare system.
