In many ways, Scotland will benefit more than other parts of the UK when Universal Credit comes in. A larger percentage of people will see an increase in their income through moving into work or taking on more hours. Iain Duncan Smith benefitcredithour share on social
A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate. Iain Duncan Smith alleviateconditiondesign Change image and share on social
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. Iain Duncan Smith abroadbackbreak share on social
With high underemployment - currently over one million part-time workers in the UK want to work more hours - sanctioning clients who cannot increase their hours seems to be both unworkable and unfair. Iain Duncan Smith clienthighhour Change image and share on social
The future of Conservatism lies in our beliefs and values, not by throwing them away. We need to shed associations that bind us to past failures, but hold faith with those things that make us Conservatives. Iain Duncan Smith associationbeliefbind 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
For those who are able to work, work has to be seen as the best route out of poverty. For work is not just about more money - it is transformative. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and your family. Iain Duncan Smith familymoneypoverty share on social
