Busted: The politicians always have ultimate accountability. But there are plenty of policy areas that we all want to get on and tackle, yet it’s hard to find a way forward and opinions are divided. In some areas governments of all political colours, and over many years, haven’t delivered. Citizens’ assemblies bring the informed judgement of the people to bear on important issues - so that politicians can develop solutions that are truly in the national interest and be confident that they will have wider public support.