Iain Duncan Smith

Leader of the UK Conservative Party from 2001 to 2003

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Sir George Iain Duncan Smith, often referred to by his initials IDS, is a British politician who served as Leader of the Conservative Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2001 to 2003. He was Secretary of State for Work and Pensions from 2010 to 2016. He has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Chingford and Woodford Green, formerly Chingford, since 1992.

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Former Tory leader urges Nadhim Zahawi to 'clear up' questions over tax affairs Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has urged Nadhim Zahawi to release the full details amid the row over his tax affairs - as the embattled party chairman fights for his political survival. Sky News - Published on January 22, 2023
Man accused of attacking Iain Duncan Smith with traffic cone is cleared A man accused of assaulting former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith with a traffic cone has been cleared by a judge. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2022
Sir Iain Duncan Smith says he feared for wife after traffic cone 'slammed' on his head Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told a court he feared for his wife and her friend when he had a traffic cone "slammed" on his head by a "threatening" group of protesters. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2022

'Tax cuts deepen recession': Former Tory leader warns against autumn budget hikes Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith says there will be "deep concern" in his party if Rishi Sunak raises taxes next week as part of the autumn statement. Sky News - Published on November 9, 2022
Penny Mordaunt dismisses claims about her views on trans rights as 'smears' Penny Mordaunt has dismissed claims about her views on trans rights as "smears" - as former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith questioned whether the trade minister is experienced enough.. Sky News - Published on July 17, 2022
Former Tory leader calls for benefits increase to help poorest cope with cost of living Former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has called for benefits to be immediately increased in line with inflation to help the poorest cope with the cost of living. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2022

Five arrests following alleged assault on ex-Tory leader Duncan Smith at party conference Five people have been arrested following an alleged assault on former Conservative leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith at the Tory conference in Manchester. Sky News - Published on October 4, 2021