Politics

Paralympian Richard Whitehead Slams Kemi Badenoch Over Welfare Cut Remarks

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Paralympian Richard Whitehead criticised Kemi Badenoch over her welfare speech.

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Badenoch cited double amputees running marathons to justify £36bn in benefit cuts.

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Whitehead accused the Conservative leader of weaponising his athletic success for headlines.

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The proposed Tory reforms include ending disability payments for certain milder conditions.

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