Failed State

The Top Five Sunday Times Bestseller

''Excellent . . . persuasive . . . convincing'' – The Times
''Funny, whipsmart and devastating. Sanity on steroids'' – Emily Maitlis
''Fantastic. An exquisite analysis'' – The Secret Barrister

Why does nothing work in Britain?

It’s harder than ever to get a GP appointment. Burglaries go unpunished. Rivers are overrun with sewage. Real wages have been stagnant for ye...