ABSTRACT

First published in 1987. This book considers the Trade Unions-Labour Party relationship. It traces developments over the 1970s and early 1980s, and analyses the debate between those who argue for the Unions to take a more prominent lead within the Party and those who are against this. This title will be of interest to scholars and students of politics and history.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter One|41 pages

The Genesis of The Social Contract

chapter Chapter Two|37 pages

Inflation, Sterling and The Social Contract

chapter Chapter Three|31 pages

The Inevitability of Divergence

chapter Chapter Four|37 pages

Stagnation and Fragmentation, 1979–1983

chapter Chapter Five|47 pages

The Politics of New Realism

chapter Chapter Six|43 pages

Loose Connections?

chapter Chapter Seven|46 pages

Voters, Policy and The Unions

chapter |10 pages

Conclusions