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 have to ensure that our immigration system works in the interests of Britain, enabling us to make a realistic promise to our young school-leavers. It is part of our contract with the British people. Iain Duncan Smith britainbritishcontract 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
We do a disservice to society if we ignore the evidence which shows that stable families tend to be associated with better outcomes for children. Iain Duncan Smith childdisserviceevidence Change image and share on social
What happened I think on Sept. 11 was we were given graphic and clear evidence that things had changed. Iain Duncan Smith changeclearevidence Change image and share on social