Brownian Emotion

Just read an interesting quote in this weeks New Statesman (p15) which reports on Gordon Brown's recent talk at the Hay Book Festival where last week he said:

"Ten years ago, even a few years ago, I felt you could pull a lever and do things; there was an assumption you could dictate from on high. But I don't think you can solve problems without involving people."

This is exactly the sort of point we would make. It will be interesting to see whether this clear intent is realised with serious announcements and proposals for draft legislation over the coming months that make greater involvement a reality of the ground.