Key points from IDS’s speech
They know that it is right to pay taxes to help those in real need; all they ask is fairness from the government when they do. Yet instead they see their taxes go to pay for an unemployed family living in a house costing £100,000 in rent. They see their money support a system that penalizes mothers and fathers who choose to live together, with their kids. They see their money fund a system that rewards worklessness and penalises the choice to work. Labour may call that welfare – but I call it unfair. It has to end and I promise you today:
It will end.
There are five pathways out of poverty;
For me, for my department and for this coalition government we recognise that there are five pathways out of poverty.
- Strong, stable families.
- A school that gives you the skills you need for your future.
- Work where you can provide for your family
- Streets that are free of drugs so that our children can grow up in safety
- And freedom from debt.
Today I want to set out…. Read More
