Unfortunately what they didn't do was dot the "i's" and cross the "t's" when creating and using the Department for Transport's complicated economic model for assessing franchise bids - which meant that in a judicial review of the Department's decision to go with First Group, launched by Virgin, the current holder of the franchise, the government was bound to lose.

BBC: Cameron: No more dotting of 'i��s'

The Civitas report evaluates the economic benefits from eliminating the personal income tax, the corporate income tax, and the franchise tax, all of which penalize businesses and hinder job creation.

FORBES: Why All U.S. States Should Eliminate The Income Tax

For example, the company is exploring ways sports franchise owners, stadium owners and others in professional sports could trade to hedge economic risks to their industry, such as failing to make the playoffs.

FORBES: Magazine Article

After a period defined by inelegant U-turns over the budget, lack of economic progress, squabbles over Lords reform and mishaps including the expensive mishandling of a rail franchise, even loyal MPs are concerned about the lack of a broad, convincing vision.

ECONOMIST: Bagehot