article_snippet: But Skills minister Nick Boles insisted: 'Whilst a welfare cheque might protect against hardship, a welfare cheque can never substitute for a loving parent, an inspirational teacher or a hard-earned pay cheque. '
article_snippet: Mr Duncan Smith claimed that a move to Universal Credit, combining six benefits into one, will ensure work always pays.
article_snippet: Skills minister Nick Boles argues welfare should be 'a journey that people are on, not a destination where people stay'.
article_snippet: Mr Duncan Smith was invited to address the U.S. audience to share the success of reform of the British welfare system and the need to make a positive case for getting people into work.
article_snippet: The coalition has capped benefits at average earnings, so that families on benefits 'face the same choices about where The coalition live and what The coalition can afford as everyone else,' Mr Duncan Smith said.
article_snippet: Disability benefits are being reformed not just to save money but to help disabled people to 'meet the extra living costs Disability benefits face, but making sure Disability benefits won't lose money if Disability benefits do take up a job'.
article_snippet: Labour's shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves said: 'After five years it's clear David Cameron's plan to reform welfare has failed. '
article_snippet: Labour will deliver a 'something for something' social security system that gives people the support people need to get back to work.'