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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. (Iain Duncan Smith)
Always leave them wanting more. View quote
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Balance is if you try hard, you work hard then the rewards are in balance with what you put in and what is available. View quote
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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. View quote
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Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families. View quote
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Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.' Luck is great, but most of life is hard work. We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious hard work. View quote
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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. View quote
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Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy. View quote
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Kids are meant to believe that their stepping stone to massive money is 'The X Factor.' View quote
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What happened I think on Sept. 11 was we were given graphic and clear evidence that things had changed. View quote
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A good proportion of foreign nationals in jobs in the UK are in semi or low-skilled occupations. (Iain Duncan Smith)
I think almost every political leader is always told that the next speech they make is the most crucial one. View quote
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There are few more powerful tools for promoting stability than the institution of marriage. View quote
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When families are strong and stable, so are children - showing higher levels of wellbeing and more positive outcomes. But when things go wrong - either through family breakdown or a damaged parental relationship - the impact on a child's later life can be devastating. View quote
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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. View quote
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We do not celebrate people who have made success out of serious hard work. View quote
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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? View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. (Iain Duncan Smith)
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. View quote
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Well obviously the economy is critical to everything we do and we need to get the economy back in shape, the deficit down, the debt paid off, so that the economy can grow again and grow properly. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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