The Labour Government, 1974-79

The Labour Government, 1974-79
Author: Martin Holmes
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1987-09-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1349091022

'...in this clear and informed history of the 1974-79 government, Holmes shows how Labour's aspirations constantly encountered the practical limits of economic management.' Times Higher Education Supplement '...lucid and well-documented account.' British Book News '...Dr Holmes is perceptive and fair in his assessment of the leading personalities.' Samuel Brittan, Financial Times.

New Labour, Old Labour

New Labour, Old Labour
Author: Kevin Hickson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2004-07-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134381611

This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power.

Twentieth-Century Britain

Twentieth-Century Britain
Author: William D. Rubinstein
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 023062913X

This comprehensive study describes the major political events of the Twentieth-century in Britain in a cogent, lucid way. William D. Rubinstein presents the history, key personnel, problems and achievements of Britain's administrations, from Lord Salisbury's government in 1900 to Tony Blair's 'Cool Britannia'. Ideal for both students and general readers, Rubinstein's book provides a detailed examination of Britain's political evolution in the Twentieth-century.

New Labour, Old Labour

New Labour, Old Labour
Author: Anthony Seldon
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780415312813

This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. I

How Labour Governments Fall

How Labour Governments Fall
Author: T. Heppell
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1137314214

What similarities exist between the reasons for Labour losing office in 2010 and those behind why previous Labour governments were defeated? This edited volume provides a detailed historical appraisal which considers the importance of themes such as economic performance; political leadership and the condition of the Conservatives in opposition.

The Labour Movement in Britain from Thatcher to Blair

The Labour Movement in Britain from Thatcher to Blair
Author: Keith Barlow
Publisher: Peter Lang
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008
Genre: Conservatism
ISBN: 9783631551370

British economic and industrial policy since 1979 is examined using a wide range of sources. Was this really «new», revival of earlier approaches or a rigorous extension of the IMF-imposed policies on the 1974-79 Labour Government? The question is asked: Was the creation of a large pool of unemployed labour necessary for reshaping the economy or was the aim to secure fundamental changes in the relations between capital and organised labour? Due to setbacks suffered by trade unions in the 1980s with factory closures and major job losses, the author questions Labour's motives in softening any meaningful opposition to the Conservatives, supporting ERM in 1990, reducing the role of trade unions in the Party itself and retaining key policies of the Thatcher era especially its trade union laws.

James Callaghan

James Callaghan
Author: Kevin Hickson
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1785906348

In November 1980, James Callaghan retired as leader of the Labour Party. He had been on the front line of British politics for many years and was the only person to hold all of the four great offices of state. However, his premiership is seen as a failure, the last gasp of Keynesian social democracy being smothered by the oncoming advent of Thatcherism. This book offers a timely reappraisal of Jim Callaghan's premiership and time as Leader of the Opposition in 1979–80.

The Modernisation of the Labour Party, 1979-97

The Modernisation of the Labour Party, 1979-97
Author: Christopher Massey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781526144423

This book presents new, cross-disciplinary research on leprosy in medieval Europe, focusing on questions of identity. It reveals complex responses to the disease, challenging earlier views that medieval sufferers were uniformly stigmatised. The social, religious and cultural impacts are explored, as are post-medieval perspectives.

The Labour Party in Opposition 1970-1974

The Labour Party in Opposition 1970-1974
Author: Patrick Bell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1136346872

1970 to 1974 was a pivotal period in the history of the Labour Party. This book shows how the Labour Party responded to electoral defeat in 1970 and to what extent its political and policy activity in opposition was directed to the recovery of power at the following general election. At a point in Labour's history when social democracy had apparently failed, this book considers what the party came up with in its place. The story of the Labour Party in opposition, 1970-1974, is shown to be one of a major political party sustaining policy activity of limited relevance to its electoral requirements. Not only that, but Labour regained office in 1974 with policies on wages and industrial relations whose unworkability led to the failure of the Labour government 1974-1979, and the Labour Party's irrelevance to so many voters after 1979. Using primary sources, the author documents and explains how this happened, focusing on the party's response to defeat in 1970 and the behaviour of key individuals in the parliamentary leadership in response to pressure for a review of policy.