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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes

Wednesday, September 23, 2026


The Conservative Party proposed restricting how long-term unemployed individuals could spend benefits, preventing purchases of alcohol and cigarettes. The party also proposed cutting benefits for people assessed as capable of working who have not sustained employment.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c920vy2jxle8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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