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“We have to challenge the whole idea that it's acceptable for a society like Britain to have such a significant number of people who do not work one day of the week and don't have any possibility of improving the quality of their lives.”

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Iain Duncan Smith

Iain Duncan Smith is a British politician who served as the Leader of the Conservative Party from 2001 to 2003 and as the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions from 2010 to 2016. Born on April 9, 1954, he has been a significant figure in British politics, known for his leadership roles and his work on welfare reform. more

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