Acknowledgements

Many people have shaped my thinking in writing this book. Some have influenced directly as a result of detailed conversation while the influence of others has been less overt. I am grateful to them all.

Many people have given generously of their time. I have sought the perspective of a wide range of people. The following have been especially generous with their time: Nicky Munro, John Thomas, Chris Banks, Stephen Timms, Charles Macrae, Pete Worrall, William Patey, Norman Haste, Philip Wood, Peter Collis, James Hirst, Jane Willis, John Suffolk, John Gieve, Justin McCracken, Linda Freestone, Archie Hughes, Martin Oakley, Gill Lucas, Paul Connew, Leigh Lewis, David Normington, Julie Taylor, Eoin McLennon-Murray, Alice Perkins, Nick ...

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