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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
