Watch as Kemi Badenoch is questioned over 'controversial' plans to crack down on benefits
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Long-term jobless benefits claimants could be banned from spending their welfare payments on alcohol, cigarettes and gambling under plans being launched by the Conservatives. The plans would also see universal credit (UC) payments slashed for those who have not made consistent contributions to the welfare system, which Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claimed was currently “unfair to workers”. Under the Tory plans, anyone who claims UC when they are out of work would get six months of full benefits to find a job. After that, the full rate would only be available to people who have contributed to the welfare system through their taxes for years. Those who have not would have their UC standard rate slashed by a third and the payment would be loaded onto a “back to work” pre-payment card, which would ban spending on cigarettes, alcohol, betting and cash withdrawals. Broadcast on 24/09/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/Wa
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