David Cameron: We need fresh approach because we’re broke

Paul Waugh, Deputy Political Editor
19.04.10
David Cameron said today that Britain needed a radical shift away from the “big state” because there isn't “any government money left”.
The Tory leader attacked Labour's bureaucracy and increasing centralised control of public services on a campaign trip in Kennington.
He said that his “big society” idea of allowing the public to set up their own schools and services was the answer to ever-expanding “bossy” government, particularly when finances were tight.
“For decades politicians in this country have been treating the British public like a bunch of mugs. Politicians have been saying, Just give us a little bit more of your money, just let us pass one more law, one more regulation, one more little order from on high and suddenly we will solve all the country's problems',” Mr Cameron said.
“It is a big lie, it is rubbish. There isn't really any government money left. Gordon has spent it all, it is all gone so we need something different.”
Mr Cameron said that with a dire shortage of school places in London, parents were crying out to set up and run their own schools. “We will only get really good schools when we say to families You have got to get involved with your school, you have got to help back up the teachers, you have got to make sure you bring up your children properly'.”