Iain Duncan Smith
Is Universal Credit fit for purpose?

Is Universal Credit fit for purpose?
The system was designed to make claiming simpler - but critics say it creates ‘misery’
19 Jan 2021
Why China receives £71m a year in UK foreign aid

Why China receives £71m a year in UK foreign aid
MPs request review into why a country with its own space programme is being sent British aid
23 Jul 2020
‘National scandal’ as 5,000 people die after benefits error

‘National scandal’ as 5,000 people die after benefits error
Government underpaid 70,000 claimants by £340m between 2011 and 2014
17 Jan 2020
May considers third meaningful vote after offering to quit

May considers third meaningful vote after offering to quit
PM told Tories she is willing to stand aside if they back her withdrawal deal
28 Mar 2019
Tory Brexiteers warn May: don’t ‘ambush’ us with late deal

Tory Brexiteers warn May: don’t ‘ambush’ us with late deal
ERG ultimatum means PM must reach agreement with EU by the weekend
5 Mar 2019
Thousands have died after being found 'fit for work'

Thousands have died after being found 'fit for work'
Families of the dead say the DWP 'knows it is killing people', but the government denies any link
28 Aug 2015
Sickness benefit overhaul: what radical reforms will mean

Sickness benefit overhaul: what radical reforms will mean
Iain Duncan Smith's plan to encourage more people into work has already angered disability campaigners
24 Aug 2015

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QUEEN'S SPEECH: What's on the PM's to-do list?

QUEEN'S SPEECH: What's on the PM's to-do list?
Prime Minister's one nation pledge 'could look like the bleakest of ironies' by the end of the parliament
27 May 2015
John Major praises 'guts and drive' of immigrants in the UK

John Major praises 'guts and drive' of immigrants in the UK
Former PM's tone on immigration contrasts with that of Cameron, who has launched crackdown on 'benefit tourism'
12 Aug 2014
POLITICS: Osborne heads off calls for more welfare cuts

POLITICS: Osborne heads off calls for more welfare cuts
Iain Duncan Smith was ready to cut welfare by further £3bn to fund defence; no thanks says the Chancellor
28 May 2013
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WELFARE:
Critics say Iain Duncan Smith's reforms will turn back the clock for disabled people - but IDS denies he's being nasty
8 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 8 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 8 Apr 2013
8 Apr 2013
Iain Duncan Smith ridiculed over '£53 a week' claim

Iain Duncan Smith ridiculed over '£53 a week' claim
Minister branded 'smug' and urged to prove he could live on minimum amount paid to benefits claimants
2 Apr 2013
Diane Abbott on warpath over Ed's immigration mea culpa

Diane Abbott on warpath over Ed's immigration mea culpa
But can Miliband's measured tones win over those who think he's too soft on immigration?
6 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 13 Feb 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Wednesday 13 Feb 2013
13 Feb 2013
MOLE: when will Tories give up on Coalition?

MOLE: when will Tories give up on Coalition?
Behind the scenes in Birmingham, more and more Tories say they'd rather run a minority government
8 Oct 2012
THE MOLE: 'Thrasher' Mitchell pours fuel onto plebs row

THE MOLE: 'Thrasher' Mitchell pours fuel onto plebs row
Chief Whip’s statement to the press falls well short of the denial expected. This could run and run
24 Sep 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 14 Jun 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 14 Jun 2012
14 Jun 2012
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 8 Mar 2011

Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 8 Mar 2011
8 Mar 2011