Too many couples break up without understanding the consequences for their families.
— Iain Duncan Smith
With the right support, a child growing up in a dysfunctional household, who was destined for a lifetime on benefits could be put on an entirely different track - one which sees them move into fulfilling and sustainable work. In doing so, they will pull themselves out of poverty.
If Britain is to have a stable, affordable pension system, people need to work longer, but we will reward their hard work with a decent state pension that will enable them to enjoy quality of life in their retirement.
With participation in politics so low at the moment I think Christians should ensure their views are represented at all levels and not leave it to others.
Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.
Every parent wants to know that their children are protected against those who have a particular agenda until they get old enough to make decisions for themselves.
The public thinks that homelessness is about not having any accommodation to go to.
Aspiration, it seems, is in danger of becoming the preserve of the wealthy.
That thing, 'You must stay together for the kids', is out of fashion but is right. It's not arguing parents that children don't like, it is having one parent.
For those who are able to work, work has to be seen as the best route out of poverty. For work is not just about more money - it is transformative. It's about taking responsibility for yourself and your family.
After years of piecemeal reform the current welfare system is complex and unfair.
A system that was originally designed to support the poorest in society is now trapping them in the very condition it was supposed to alleviate.
The future of Conservatism lies in our beliefs and values, not by throwing them away. We need to shed associations that bind us to past failures, but hold faith with those things that make us Conservatives.
