Iain Duncan Smith among three MPs in new year honours list
by Peter Walker Political correspondent from on (#4X4FV)
Former Tory vice-chairman Bob Neill and Labour's Diana Johnson also receive honours
Iain Duncan Smith, the former Conservative leader and architect of the universal credit benefits system, is among three serving MPs to be handed titles in an honours list low on political figures this year.
Duncan Smith, an MP since 1992 and Tory leader from 2001 to 2003, was awarded a knighthood alongside Bob Neill, the MP for Bromley and Chislehurst and former Conservative party vice-chairman.
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