It was a combination of style, online buzz coupled with strong word-of-mouth experience, user-friendliness, and innovation that reached across all of the demographic boards and into the everyday lives of millions.

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He would say that his government does have a big idea: to bring excellence and choice to the public services through a combination of increased funding and (New Labour buzz-word meaning competition) contestability.

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