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| + | Iain Duncan Smith is the [[Secretary of State for Work and Pensions]].<ref>[http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/topstorynews/2010/05/her-majestys-government-49840 Her Majesty’s Government], Number10.gov.uk, accessed 12 May 2010.</ref> He is the Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green.<ref>[http://www.iainduncansmith.org/ Local News], Iain Duncan Smith website, accessed 19 Nov 2009</ref> | ||
He was leader of the Conservative Party from September 2001 to November 2003. He lost a vote of confidence in October 2003 year and stepped down eight days later, with [[Michael Howard]] taking up the post. | He was leader of the Conservative Party from September 2001 to November 2003. He lost a vote of confidence in October 2003 year and stepped down eight days later, with [[Michael Howard]] taking up the post. | ||
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==Iraq== | ==Iraq== | ||
| − | Iain Duncan Smith supported the launching of a pre-emptive attack on Iraq, prior to the 2003 invasion, because he argued 'It is now time for the prime minister to explain to the British people what he already knows - that Iraq is a clear and growing danger to Britain.'<ref>BBC News, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2228294.stm Iraq 'growing threat to Britain'], ''BBC News'', 1-September-2002</ref> | + | Iain Duncan Smith supported the launching of a pre-emptive attack on [[Iraq]], prior to the 2003 invasion, because he argued 'It is now time for the prime minister to explain to the British people what he already knows - that Iraq is a clear and growing danger to Britain.'<ref>BBC News, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/2228294.stm Iraq 'growing threat to Britain'], ''BBC News'', 1-September-2002</ref> |
==Personal Wealth== | ==Personal Wealth== | ||
| − | + | The Liberal/Conservative coalition government of 2010 has been describes as a 'coalition of millionaires' because 23 of its 29 MP's who are entitled to attend Cabinet meetings have assets and investments estimated to be worth more than £1 million. Iain Duncan Smith is one of the 23 millionaires<ref>Glen Owen, [http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/election/article-1280554/The-coalition-millionaires-23-29-member-new-cabinet-worth-1m--Lib-Dems-just-wealthy-Tories.html The coalition of millionaires: 23 of the 29 member of the new cabinet are worth more than £1m... and the Lib Dems are just as wealthy as the Tories], The Daily Mail, 23-May-2010, Accessed 03-July-2010</ref> | |
| − | The Liberal/Conservative coalition government of 2010 has been describes as a 'coalition of millionaires' because 23 of its 29 MP's who are entitled to attend Cabinet meetings have assets and investments estimated to be worth more than | ||
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
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*Melissa Kite, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/conservative/7856349/Coalition-to-tell-unemployed-to-get-on-your-bike.html Coalition to tell unemployed to 'get on your bike'], ''The Telegraph'', 26-June-2010, Accessed 03-July-2010 | *Melissa Kite, [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/conservative/7856349/Coalition-to-tell-unemployed-to-get-on-your-bike.html Coalition to tell unemployed to 'get on your bike'], ''The Telegraph'', 26-June-2010, Accessed 03-July-2010 | ||
*James Meikle and Patrick Wintour, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jul/30/iain-duncan-smith-benefits-system Iain Duncan Smith issues stark benefits system warning], ''The Guardian'', 30-July-2010 | *James Meikle and Patrick Wintour, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/jul/30/iain-duncan-smith-benefits-system Iain Duncan Smith issues stark benefits system warning], ''The Guardian'', 30-July-2010 | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Iain Duncan Smith is the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.[1] He is the Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green.[2]
He was leader of the Conservative Party from September 2001 to November 2003. He lost a vote of confidence in October 2003 year and stepped down eight days later, with Michael Howard taking up the post.
Contents
Iraq
Iain Duncan Smith supported the launching of a pre-emptive attack on Iraq, prior to the 2003 invasion, because he argued 'It is now time for the prime minister to explain to the British people what he already knows - that Iraq is a clear and growing danger to Britain.'[3]
Personal Wealth
The Liberal/Conservative coalition government of 2010 has been describes as a 'coalition of millionaires' because 23 of its 29 MP's who are entitled to attend Cabinet meetings have assets and investments estimated to be worth more than £1 million. Iain Duncan Smith is one of the 23 millionaires[4]
Affiliations
- Centre for Social Justice - chairman
- Social Justice Scotland - says it is inspired by Iain Duncan Smith's work[5]
Resources
- Chris Blackhurst, The contradictory world of Iain Duncan Smith, Independent, 9 October 2001.
- BBC News, Tory leader's education under scrutiny, BBC News, 19 December 2002, Accessed 13-May-2010
- BBC News, Newsnight reveals inaccuracies in Iain Duncan Smith's CV, BBC Press Office, 19 December 2002, Accessed 13-May-2010
- Andrew Sparrow and Benedict Brogan, Aide's email warning of risk to IDS triggered investigation, Daily Telegraph 13 October 2003, Accessed 13-May-2010
- Paul Lewis, Ministers consider scheme to hand out food vouchers to unemployed, The Guardian, 2-July-2010, Accessed 3-July-2010</ref>
- Melissa Kite, Coalition to tell unemployed to 'get on your bike', The Telegraph, 26-June-2010, Accessed 03-July-2010
- James Meikle and Patrick Wintour, Iain Duncan Smith issues stark benefits system warning, The Guardian, 30-July-2010
An appointment by Iain Duncan Smith
| Appointee | Job | Appointed | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bercow | Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury | 18 September 2001 | 23 July 2002 |
Related Document
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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References
- ↑ Her Majesty’s Government, Number10.gov.uk, accessed 12 May 2010.
- ↑ Local News, Iain Duncan Smith website, accessed 19 Nov 2009
- ↑ BBC News, Iraq 'growing threat to Britain', BBC News, 1-September-2002
- ↑ Glen Owen, The coalition of millionaires: 23 of the 29 member of the new cabinet are worth more than £1m... and the Lib Dems are just as wealthy as the Tories, The Daily Mail, 23-May-2010, Accessed 03-July-2010
- ↑ Home page, Social Justice Scotland website, accessed 19 Nov 2009
