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Duncan Smith

British

/ ˈdʌŋkən ˈsmɪθ /

noun

( George ) Iain. born 1954, British politician; leader of the Conservative Party (2001–03); secretary of state for work and pensions (from 2010)

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Over subsequent years, working mainly through the CSJ, the think tank he founded, Duncan Smith devised a system that he believed would not just simplify the benefits system but, crucially, make work pay.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

The CSJ, which was founded by Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, said about 110,000 graduates under the age of 30 now claim at least one benefit without being in work.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026

The former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith suggested he may have misled the Commons.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025

Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said Parliament should have been informed about the leak.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2025

The school's local MP Conservative Sir Iain Duncan Smith said the "jaw-dropping" footage should lead to "profound change".

From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2024

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