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Kemi's ruthless crackdown on Benefits Street: Tory leader says those who have not worked long enough will see handouts cut 30% and they will be barred from spending the rest on booze, cigarettes and betting
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Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday night launched plans for a tough new crackdown on Britain's ballooning benefits bill.
- Kemi Badenoch on Wednesday night launched plans for a tough new crackdown on Britain's ballooning benefits bill.
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- Kemi's ruthless crackdown on Benefits Street: Tory leader says those who have not worked long enough will see handouts cut 30% and they will be barred from spending the rest on booze, cigarettes and betting
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