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WHITEHALL

Soapbox

Martin Horton is unmoved by the notion of 'self-help government'.

This time of year is always a bumper period for the self-help industry. And, given the difficult year facing many, self-help books seem more popular than ever.

The shelves are stacked with books to help us be the person we always wanted, to visualise a positive future or – my favourite – The complete idiot's guide to enhancing self-esteem.

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