Iain Duncan Smith

British politician · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1954 · age 72

Sir George Iain Duncan Smith, often referred to by his initials IDS, is a British politician who was Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2001 to 2003. He was Secretary of State for Work and Pensions from 2010 to 2016.

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2020“Buried in the fine print, unnoticed by many, is the fact we remain hooked into the EU's loan book. You can't be half in the EU & half out, the problem is the WA.”In their words3 August 2020Commenting on details of the Withdrawal Agreement with the European UnionRead the whole statement

Knight BachelorAward2019“We have had more than 100 hours in Committee over the past three and a half years.”In their words22 October 2019Speaking during debate on ratification of Withdrawal Agreement with the European UnionRead the whole statement

“We have legislated to leave the EU, with or without a deal. That is what people voted for.”In their words8 January 2019Brexit: 20 Tory rebels inflict no-deal defeat on government BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2016“Always leave them wanting more.”In their words2016Read the whole statement

“The government itself now had a view... which was to remain, and so now we need to change that position and actually deliver on this very clear mandate from the British people.”In their words26 June 2016Brexit: New PM 'should come from Leave camp' BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“Uncontrolled migration from the EU drove down wages, undercutting UK workers, and increased the cost of living which hit the poorest hardest.”In their words17 May 2016John McDonnell criticises EU vote campaign 'negativity' BBC NewsRead the whole statement

1954Born9 April 1954

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Duncan Smith with Russian President Vladimir Putin in June 2003

Duncan Smith at Nightingale House, London, in March 2010 in his role as Chair of the Social Justice Policy Group

Duncan Smith in 2015

Duncan Smith in 2017

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When she gets into negotiations with her European counterparts about trade arrangements, could she remind them that cake exists to be eaten and cherries exist to be picked.
2018 · Speech in Parliament referring to the metaphor, widely-used in reference to the UK government's Brexit policy, that you can't have your, Own words