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Duncan Smith

British  
/ ˈdʌŋkən ˈsmɪθ /

noun

  1. ( 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

And most glaringly, while back in 2002 when Iain Duncan Smith visited Easterhouse, around a quarter of recipients of incapacity benefits were for mental or behavioural reasons; today, it's close to half.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Under the previous government, Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith campaigned to amend another bill - the Criminal Justice Bill - to hold cyclists accountable for reckless behaviour.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Meanwhile, local MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith said the Whitefield School footage “must lead to profound change” and described it as “jaw-dropping”.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024

Former Conservative cabinet minister Sir Iain Duncan Smith told the BBC the government should bring forward tougher gambling regulations more quickly.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

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