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“My personal view is always I'm in favour of anything that gives parliament a greater say. That's after all what we were elected for.”

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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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