“For families across the UK who are income-poor, but more than that, whose lives are blighted by worklessness, educational failure, family breakdown, problem debt and poor health, as well as other problems, giving them an extra pound - say through increased benefits - will not address the reason they find themselves in difficulty in the first place.”
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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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