'The tale of Tony Blair and "government" is a complicated one which Janet Newman tells with insight and academic rigour....It deserves wide readership; it ought to pique the interest of all those concerned with the condition of British democracy' - David Walker, Analysis Editor and Leader Writer, The GuardianThe first comprehensive guide that explores the politics and policies of new Labour.This book offers: Critical insights into Labour's impact on: the relationship between government and citizens public services and their users the state and civil societyInterpretations of core themes in Labour's policy agenda: the Third Way and social democracy modernising government public service reform joined-up government and partnership public participation and democratic renewal remaking civil society