Raging against the machine: how prime ministers can deal with the frustration of not getting things done
Potential prime ministers need to think about how they will govern.
In an interview with the FT today, David Cameron complains about the “buggeration factor” of trying to “force policy through the system, with its consultations and reviews”. Earlier in the week, Lord Falconer set out Labour’s plans to avoid such frustration, if it wins office, by creating more powerful support around the PM. Both sentiments show that potential prime ministers need to think about how they will govern.