ABSTRACT

The book reappraises Neil Kinnock’s policies, impact, legacy and leadership of the Labour Party 30 years on from his defeat in the 1992 general election. It offers comprehensively fresh perspectives and some first-hand accounts – some friendly, others more critical – from leading academics, journalists, politicians and advisors on various aspects of ideas, policy, elections and party management, including an interview with the man himself as he looks back on his experiences. This timely book will resonate widely with the current challenges to Labour’s leadership and the enduring uncertainties on the future of the party.

This book will be of key interest to researchers and students in the fields of political studies and contemporary history as well as the interested general reader.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part 1|94 pages

Contexts

chapter 1|12 pages

Neil Kinnock Reflects

chapter 2|10 pages

Kinnock's Socialism

chapter 3|13 pages

Kinnock, Labour and the People

Affluence, Character and the Enabling State

chapter 4|11 pages

One Nation Socialism

Neil Kinnock and the Quest for a British Developmental State

chapter 5|10 pages

'A Lot of Fun with the Kids'

Neil Kinnock and Popular Culture

chapter 7|9 pages

Tackling the Trots

Neil Kinnock and Labour's Struggle Against the Ultra Left

part 2|103 pages

Policies

chapter 9|12 pages

Kinnock and the Economy 1

chapter 10|11 pages

Industrial Relations

chapter 11|15 pages

Social Policy

chapter 12|12 pages

Education Policy

chapter 13|14 pages

Constitutional Reform 1

chapter 14|11 pages

Walking the Swaying Tightrope

Neil Kinnock, Labour and Northern Ireland

chapter 16|13 pages

Defence

Losing Your Religion

part 3|54 pages

Perspectives

chapter 17|5 pages

Working in the Kinnock Team

chapter 18|4 pages

A Backbencher's View

chapter 19|4 pages

A View from the Conservatives

chapter 20|5 pages

The View from the Left

chapter 22|4 pages

The Fight Against Militant

chapter 23|6 pages

Smothering the Real Neil

chapter 24|7 pages

Neil Kinnock and New Labour