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“Government cannot do it all. As we work hard to break welfare dependency and get young people ready for the labour market, we need businesses to give them a chance and not just fall back on labour from abroad.”

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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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