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The UK faces economic strain from global conflicts and a heated debate over defense spending, while ruling out benefit cuts. Political editor Steven Swinford confirmed no plans to alter welfare or pension payments due to a broad political consensus and financial constraints.
Kemi Badenoch has sharply criticized Keir Starmer's approach to the Iran conflict, accusing him of "sitting on the fence." She also outlined the Conservative party's 'muscular conservatism' agenda, focusing on tackling shoplifting and reforming welfare to fund business rate exemptions for high street shops.
UK welfare spending is on an "inexorable rise" with no political appetite for reform, warns The Times Political Editor Steven Swinford. Projected to hit £47 billion by 2030, the rising costs place a burden on taxpayers amidst concerns of high taxation disincentivizing work.
