This book investigates the significant financial transfers from the public sector to private consultants under the New Labour government. It examines the scale of this spending, estimated at £70 billion, and questions the accountability and value derived from these contracts. The work aims to expose how public funds are being utilized and the potential consequences for public services.

The book is likely to be received as a critical examination of public spending and outsourcing policies during the New Labour era. Its focus on a substantial financial figure suggests an intent to provoke debate about government efficiency and the role of private consultants. The subject matter points towards a readership interested in political economy, public administration, and investigative journalism.