
Debates about big or small government belong in the past; being agile enough to seize future chances is what matters

Our regulatory reflex since 2008 has been to add complexity and discretion rather than fix the core design

But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour

Governments should focus more on boosting supply and productivity

A hyperactive reform programme is not enough to drive the urgent national mission of driving growth and investment

A good tech strategy would aim not just to catch up but to cultivate better alternatives