Evaluate the view that think-tanks, lobbysists and pressure groups have little impact on government decisions.

Conclusion: - The broad statements that think-tanks, lobbyists and pressure groups have little impact over government decisions is inaccurate. -It seems as though these groups' success can also rely upon the incumbent political party, with Blair's Labour seeming to be more susceptible to influence than Johnson's current administration. -In regards to matters which are not firm manifesto commitments, these groups have the ability to wield considerable influence. Intro: Judgement - Disagree with the view: Think-tanks, lobbyists and pressure groups have a considerable impact on government decisions, with each able to reach and influence government in different ways. Intro: Justification - Think-tanks are often indiviually connected with MPs and can thus directly influence legislation. Lobbyists have a route into legislation and often have financial backing, allowing them to make their case effectively. Pressure groups attract media attention and public support, encouraging the government to pursure certain policies or risk a loss of popular support. Para 1: Counterpoint. - Think-tanks are actually far more connected to government than they first appear, with governments often calling on them to aid with legislation. -For example, Blair used think tanks to establish his Third Way shift in the face of a more left-wing party membership. Furthermore, MPs are often directly involved with think-tanks and thus influenced by them. -Policy exchange is an example of this. It was set up b