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Iain Duncan Smith

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A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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No I'm not a great believer in getting back over things and saying if only, or if, or buts because I don't think we actually get anywhere on that.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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The public thinks that homelessness is about not having any accommodation to go to.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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A good proportion of foreign nationals in jobs in the UK are in semi or low-skilled occupations.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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After years of piecemeal reform the current welfare system is complex and unfair.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.


— Iain Duncan Smith


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The introduction of the universal credit under the Government’s welfare reforms will mean that people returning to work from benefits will continue to receive some state support. Subsequently a petition was started on change. Individuals will be told they must earn a minimum amount each week from their jobs and will face being stripped of their housing benefit and tax credits if they fall short under the plan.

In 2003 Conservative MPs passed a Vote of No Confidence in Duncan Smith as many considered him unable to return the party to government. He is the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and was leader of the Conservative Party from September 2001 to October 2003. He resigned and was succeeded as party leader by Michael Howard.

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