Foxy,
When the truth becomes part of the lie & vice versa you get what's know as the Media, ABC up front.

As a comparison to 2 million in public sector, UK public sector in 2017 was 5.4 million employees . The ratios to population are the same.

Individual,

That's why independent media is so important.
As well as keeping our national broadcaster separate
from the government's influence as much as possible.

separate
from the government's influence as much as possible.
Foxy,
Yes & the present opposition's also.

The reall issue with an out-blown public service is the cost to the taxpayer for a very poor return.
Of course the vital services are there & no-one's complaing about that part. Whatever work someone performs it should be expected to be beneficial to all not just the hordes of unemployables by choice hidden within the sponge that is the PS.
I know quite a few highly paid who are not worth a quarter of their salary yet they are allowed to stay on & climb the ladder to higher positions by literally doing nothing at all that is of benefit to society. This is a mentality issue & only the influence of a national Service can address this deficiency in morale.
Don't just blame Governments, blame the opposition as well & the people who lack the mentality to work for the benefit of all.