Conservatives propose about £36 billion in annual welfare cuts

The Conservatives have published a plan seeking to reduce annual welfare spending by about £36 billion.

The Conservatives propose cuts. They want to save £36 billion each year.

They want to save £13.7 billion. This would change sickness benefits.

It would change disability benefits. It would stop some claims.

These include mild mental health problems. It includes routine back and joint pain.

They want to save £9.5 billion. They would stop claims from foreign nationals.

These people lack EU settled status. They say this could save £3.1 billion.

Kemi Badenoch leads the Conservatives. She is expected to speak.

Welfare should focus on what people can do.

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