Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettes
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Tories would prevent long-term jobless spending benefits on alcohol and cigarettesImage source, PA MediaByBecky MortonPolitical reporterPublished8 minutes agoThe Conservatives have promised to prevent long-term jobless benefit claimants from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling.Under the party's proposals, claimants who have been unemployed for more than six months would see their Universal Credit cut by 30% if they have not previously paid enough into the system, despite being able to work.This reduced rate would be paid onto a "Back to Work" card, which would not allow cash withdrawals or spending on these items.The Tories said the proposals were designed to encourage people back into work and cut the soaring welfare bill but Labour branded the scheme…
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