Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, has asserted her party's support for the two-child benefit cap.
Writing on X, Badenoch said, “Only the Conservatives back the cap, because we believe those on welfare should have to make the same choices as those who aren't. By contrast, Labour and Reform back unlimited handouts and expect working people to pick up the bill.”
The controversial policy, which came into effect under the Conservatives in 2017, means that parents with more than two children will not receive child benefit for those additional children. Under the current rules, parents where neither earns more than £60,000 receive £1,354.60 a year for their first child and £897.00 a year for any subsequent child.
