"The Conservative Party has announced plans to reinstate the two-child benefit cap and use the funds raised to increase defence spending should they get into power. This policy, initially introduced by the Conservatives in 2017, limits child tax credit and Universal Credit payments to the first two children in most households."
"The party estimates that reversing the cap's abolition would generate over 3.2 billion annually, with half allocated to reducing the national deficit and the remainder earmarked for defence. That will fund the recruitment of 20,000 new soldiers – 6,000 regular soldiers and 14,000 reservists – as well as their accommodation and equipment."
"Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticised Sir Keir Starmer, saying his priorities are 'completely wrong' and that he has 'no plan' to adequately fund the military."
The Conservative Party announced plans to reinstate the two-child benefit cap, a policy originally introduced in 2017 that limits child tax credit and Universal Credit payments to the first two children in most households. This move comes as Labour's legislation to abolish the cap progresses through Parliament. The Conservatives estimate the policy would generate over £3.2 billion annually, with half allocated to reducing the national deficit and the remainder directed to defence spending. The funds would support recruitment of 20,000 new soldiers, including 6,000 regular soldiers and 14,000 reservists, along with their accommodation and equipment. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's priorities, arguing his government lacks adequate military funding plans.
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