When the news is good, the BBC view is: 'Get the government out of the picture quickly, don't allow them to say anything about it.' When the news is bad: 'Let's all dump on the government.' Iain Duncan Smith badbbcdump Change image and share on social
Getting a family into work, supporting strong relationships, getting parents off drugs and out of debt - all this can do more for a child's well-being than any amount of money in out-of-work benefits. Iain Duncan Smith amountbenefitchild Change image and share on social
By measuring the proportion of children living with the same parents from birth and whether their parents report a good quality relationship we are driving home the message that social programmes should promote family stability and avert breakdown. Iain Duncan Smith avertbirthbreakdown share on social
Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families. Iain Duncan Smith breakconsequencecouple Change image and share on social
That thing, 'You must stay together for the kids', is out of fashion but is right. It's not arguing parents that children don't like, it is having one parent. Iain Duncan Smith arguechildfashion Change image and share on social
Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man. Iain Duncan Smith determinationmanquiet Change image and share on social
We do need to have a little bit more protection and sensibility around pensioners. They are remarkable. They gave so much. We need to make sure we do our best by them. Iain Duncan Smith bitegivemake Change image and share on social
Over the years the political establishment has frowned if a mainstream politician mentions marriage. Iain Duncan Smith establishmentfrownmainstream Change image and share on social
The public thinks that homelessness is about not having any accommodation to go to. Iain Duncan Smith accommodationhomelessnesspublic Change image and share on social
