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Iain Duncan Smith MP
Conservative · Chingford and Woodford Green
First elected 9 Apr 1992.
Official Parliament profile4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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2 Jul 2026 · written question
China: Ethnic Groups
Official record →1 Jul 2026 · vote
Voted Aye: Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Official record →30 Jun 2026 · speech
Defence Investment Plan
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Posts held
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Government · 12 May 2010 – 19 Mar 2016
- Leader of HM Official Opposition
Opposition · 12 Sept 2001 – 6 Nov 2003
- Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Opposition · 15 Jun 1999 – 12 Sept 2001
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- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Opposition · 11 Jun 1997 – 15 Jun 1999
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