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

Tories propose preventing long-term jobless individuals from spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes. These plans include cutting Universal Credit payments for people capable of working who have failed to maintain employment. Kemi Badenoch stated that the current system is unfair to workers, suggesting that benefits should be reduced for those who have not made consistent contributions to the welfare system. The measures aim to restrict spending on specific items and penalise those unable to hold down jobs.