I think that the status that you have in life should be reflected in official documents. If you are married, fine, if you are living with someone, fine, if you are single, fine. We don't want to tell people how to live their lives. Iain Duncan Smith documentfinelife share on social
What we want to do is reform the welfare system in the way that Tony Blair talked about 13 years ago but never achieved - a system that was created for the days after the Second World War. That prize is now I think achievable. Iain Duncan Smith achievableachieveago share on social
All too often, government's response to social breakdown has been a classic case of 'patching' - a case of handing money out, containing problems and limiting the damage but, in doing so, supporting - even reinforcing - dysfunctional behaviour. Iain Duncan Smith behaviourbreakdowncase share on social
Luck is great, but most of life is hard work. Iain Duncan Smith greathardlife Change image and share on social
After years of piecemeal reform the current welfare system is complex and unfair. Iain Duncan Smith complexcurrentpiecemeal Change image and share on social
Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available. Iain Duncan Smith balancehardput Change image and share on social
Due to the reliance on the old heavy industries in many parts of the country, it makes perfect sense that we need to spend more money per head of population on welfare support in Scotland. Iain Duncan Smith countryduehead Change image and share on social
No one out there is interested in who did what to whom in Westminster politics. Iain Duncan Smith interestpoliticwestminster Change image and share on social
There are few more powerful tools for promoting stability than the institution of marriage. Iain Duncan Smith institutionmarriagepowerful Change image and share on social
With the right support, a child growing up in a dysfunctional household, who was destined for a lifetime on benefits could be put on an entirely different track - one which sees them move into fulfilling and sustainable work. In doing so, they will pull themselves out of poverty. Iain Duncan Smith benefitchilddestine share on social