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Republicans may talk tough about slashing government, but as the incumbent party they could have the most to lose if the public mood dramatically sours.

It has committed itself to a René-esque welfare boost, lowering the retirement age back to 63, slashing island bus fares by 40% and increasing social security benefits.

Republicans in Congress attempted to design their “big beautiful” budget bill to insulate themselves from the political consequences of slashing benefits for millions of Americans while cutting taxes for the rich.

Yet at the same time Paramount embarks on this multibillion-dollar content buildup, it is also slashing costs closer to home.

Balfour said he did not believe the party was interested in tackling welfare reform "beyond blind slashing of budgets" which he said "will put those in most need at highest risk".