I hate this argument that says little Britain or something outside, or Britain is part of a wider Europe. We can both be within our trading relationships within Europe but we can also be a fantastic global trader. Iain Duncan Smith argumentbritaineurope 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
There is nothing people can throw at me to say: 'Do this, do that.' Iain Duncan Smith peoplethrow Change image and share on social
I think almost every political leader is always told that the next speech they make is the most crucial one. Iain Duncan Smith crucialleadermake Change image and share on social
Work is transformative. It gives you a greater chance of a greater income. You can affect your life while you're of working age, so you have scope and opportunity. Pensioners do not. Iain Duncan Smith affectagechance Change image and share on social
Gang members have invariably grown up in broken, chaotic homes, often experiencing domestic violence; they have truanted from school and many have been formally excluded; and they live in neighbourhoods where worklessness, addiction and crime are rife. Iain Duncan Smith addictionbreakchaotic share on social
Even as our economy starts to pick up, and new jobs are created, there is a risk that young people in Britain won't get the chances they deserve because businesses will continue to look elsewhere. Iain Duncan Smith britainbusinesschance Change image and share on social
If Britain is to have a stable, affordable pension system, people need to work longer, but we will reward their hard work with a decent state pension that will enable them to enjoy quality of life in their retirement. Iain Duncan Smith affordablebritaindecent share on social
Well football teams are perhaps easier to control than political parties, I'm sure the Prime Minister would agree with me, but yeah I think every team needs discipline and a sense of self-belief and that's important, that's what leadership's all about. Iain Duncan Smith agreebeliefcontrol 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
