Quote by Iain Duncan Smith

What we want to do is reform the welfare system in the way that Tony Blair talked about 13 years ago but never achieved - a system that was created for the days after the Second World War. That prize is now I think achievable.

What we want to do is reform the welfare system in the way t

Summary

This quote highlights the goal of reforming the outdated welfare system to align with the vision articulated by Tony Blair over a decade ago. The current system was initially designed for the post-World War II era and is in need of modernization. The speaker believes that this objective, which was previously unattainable, is now within reach. The quote expresses the idea that there is an opportunity to transform the welfare system to better suit the needs and challenges of the present time.

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By Iain Duncan Smith

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