Iain Duncan Smith Quotes

British - Politician | April 9, 1954 -

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.

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

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

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For those who are able to work, work has to be seen as the best route out of poverty. For work is not just about more money - it is transformative. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and your family.

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

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We do a disservice to society if we ignore the evidence which shows that stable families tend to be associated with better outcomes for children.

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There are few more powerful tools for promoting stability than the institution of marriage.

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Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage.

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The financial costs of family breakdown are incredibly high.

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Even as our economy starts to pick up, and new jobs are created, there is a risk that young people in Britain won't get the chances they deserve because businesses will continue to look elsewhere.

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

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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.

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