https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/chrisphilp/Recent content in chrisphilp on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 01 Jun 2026 05:45:59 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/conservatives-propose-benefit-ration-cards-to-restrict-spending-for-offenders/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:45:59 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/conservatives-propose-benefit-ration-cards-to-restrict-spending-for-offenders/The Conservative Party plans to introduce Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit ration cards aimed at preventing benefits misuse by offenders serving community or suspended sentences—if they win the next general election. The proposal targets individuals receiving welfare payments funded by taxpayers who may be spending that money on alcohol, cigarettes, or gambling. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp emphasized the moral imperative to stop public funds being squandered on luxuries by criminals.