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Iain Duncan Smith

December 4, 2020

The pandemic is exposing the cruelty of Conservative social security policies

The government recently increased the UK’s defence budget substantially, citing the duty of a government to protect its people.
August 23, 2020

Brexit: taking back control of the workers

Earlier this month Nigel Farage visited a hotel in Witham to ‘expose’ the fact that it was providing accommodation for a group of 40 asylum seekers – men, women, and children.
January 5, 2020

The welfare reform cliff edge looming for Northern Ireland

Whilst much of Great Britain has spent the past few years worrying about a Brexit cliff edge, many people in Northern Ireland have been worrying about another looming cliff edge, which will have a
November 6, 2018

Welfare reform, deaths, and the reluctance to make a connection

When the government said it would delay reducing the stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBT), Tracey Crouch resigned from her Ministerial post,
October 15, 2018

The origins of Universal Credit

As Universal Credit (finally) approaches the top of the political agenda, now seems a good time to reflect on how it was devised.
August 1, 2018

Redesigning Universal Credit with humanity

Imagine if Universal Credit had been designed with empathy and respect for claimants.
June 15, 2018

National Audit Office report on Universal Credit

The National Audit Office says Universal Credit has caused hardship without delivering value for money.
April 12, 2018

Is the two child limit 'a perfect eugenic solution'?

When my father was killed in an accident, I was five. My brothers were seven and two.
November 3, 2017

Universal Credit: an interview with Bernadette Meaden

The following interview, on the subject of Universal Credit, is reproduced here with the kind permission of openDemocracy.
October 2, 2017

Universal Credit rollout is conscious cruelty

The government is going to press ahead with the rollout of Universal Credit.