The best reactions to Iain Duncan Smith’s resignation

As Iain Duncan Smith resigns citing George Osborne's disability cuts, Twitter responds in style.

By Media Mole

Iain Duncan Smith has resigned over George Osborne’s disability cuts.

Yes. Don’t worry, this mole was as surprised as you are.

Luckily, Twitter was quicker off the mark…

First up, the politicians.

Wow. When even IDS thinks it’s a cruel cut too far, it is definitely time for a fundamental rethink https://t.co/rJIB4beuuO

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) March 18, 2016

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To all intents and purposes there is no government when governing party split on budget, welfare and foreign policy.

— Chris Bryant MP (@RhonddaBryant) March 18, 2016

Stunned at IDS resignation letter. I was about to vote against ESA cuts when he sought me out – he personally and angrily begged me not to.

— Nadine Writes Books (@NadineDorriesMP) March 18, 2016

Other than Osborne then? https://t.co/4Cdy9cu1YK

— Yvette Cooper (@YvetteCooperMP) March 18, 2016

Then, the incredulous

It’s the final indignity for George Osborne that Iain Duncan Smith somehow managed to resign on principle.

— Caroline Crampton (@c_crampton) March 18, 2016

Iain Duncan Smith says he has resigned because he thinks that benefit cuts have gone too far.

Think about that one for a moment

— Mark Ferguson (@Markfergusonuk) March 18, 2016

Then, this very good point…

At least we can all stop pretending that universal credit is going to happen now.

— Sam Freedman (@Samfr) March 18, 2016

And finally… some concern?

Iain Duncan Smith has quit his job voluntarily. It’s a first offence so his sanctions will lead to a loss of benefits for a month.

— Carl Packman (@CarlPackman) March 18, 2016

Reasons IDS resigned:

1. Issues with George
2. EU stuff
….
4786. Taps not shiny enough in DWP loo
4787. Corbyn
https://t.co/IblIOmVa0x

— Rafael Behr (@rafaelbehr) March 18, 2016