The Second Coming of IDS
The Observer has a long article about Iain Duncan Smith’s work with the charity/think tank he founded, called the Centre for Social Justice. It highlights the very valuable work he is doing, and the commitment he shows to it. I was going to blog on IDS any way, because I saw him speak last week. It was to a small audience of about 30 people, a powerpoint presentation in a small room, but it was mesmerising. He really knows his stuff, and cares even more about it, and it shone through. He highlighted how the care system is failing children, and the crucial need to help children most in their early years, up to the age of three. IDS could certainly be the Tories’ Frank Field.
canvas said on June 29th, 2008 at 9:35 pm:
I agree with so much of what IDS has to say - and I believe IDS is genuine. Children in ‘care’ are the forgotten ones in our society. I wish David Cameron would spend some time discussing the ‘care’ system with Samantha Morton. DC would learn so much from her experiences.
IDS has his heart in the the right place. Sadly, he doesn’t have the ‘wow’ factor. Shallow , perhaps… but charisma matters. I think IDS has integrity but he’s lost his mojo - and he’ll never get it back.
It’s time for a a new generation to take over. Where are they? Who are they? I despair…
Votedave said on July 1st, 2008 at 9:26 pm:
I felt for IDS when he was cruelly removed as Conservative leader.