The failure of big government

"The reality gap - An analysis of the failure of big government" (PDF)

Author: Jill Kirby and others

Publication date: 7 July 2009

The report claims in a variety of policy areas, from the banking crisis to the tragic death of Baby Peter, more government regulation has failed to improve outcomes and has often been more of a hindrance than a help. Big government has also failed to engender more public support for politicians and if anything has had the opposite effect.