# Double amputee marathon runner criticises Badenoch for ‘weaponising his success’

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-11T19:07:36+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/11/double-amputee-runner-richard-whitehead-badenoch-weaponising-success-welfare
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/double-amputee-marathon-runner-criticises-badenoch-for-weaponising-his-e31a6b/

Paralympian Richard Whitehead ‘gobsmacked’ at Tory leader’s speech over proposed £36bn welfare cuts The double amputee marathon runner Richard Whitehead has criticised Kemi Badenoch for “weaponising his sporting success” to justify her proposed £36bn welfare cuts. In a speech this week, the Conservative party leader used the example of “ double amputees running marathons ” to explain the reasoning

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