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Kemi Badenoch Pledges £36 Billion Welfare Cuts to Rescue UK Economy

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch outlines plans to slash £36 billion from the UK welfare budget.

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Proposals include restricting sickness payments for routine back issues and mild mental health conditions.

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Reimposing the two-child benefit cap is projected to generate £3.1 billion in savings.

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The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts welfare spending to reach £431 billion by 2031-32.

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