Iain Duncan Smith Quotes

Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.
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.
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.
With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.
A good proportion of foreign nationals in jobs in the UK are in semi or low-skilled occupations.
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.
After years of piecemeal reform the current welfare system is complex and unfair.
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.
Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.
Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available.
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.
Can there not be a limit to the fact that really you need to cut your cloth in accordance with what capabilities and finances you have?
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.
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.
Every parent wants to know that their children are protected against those who have a particular agenda until they get old enough to make decisions for themselves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I am an optimist about the UK. We have been involved in trade with our European partners, which we will always be doing whatever this relationship is. We are a member of the EU. That gives us benefits. But we have to figure out where that is going. In the world, we are a global trader already.
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