ABSTRACT

First published in 1974. This book examines the mechanism of the Labour Party, its conference, the National Executive, constituency parties, the workings of Transport House, the Parliamentary party and that highly charged aspect of left-wing affairs, party relations with the trade unions. There is a good deal of closely observed material on key events, such as the 1964-70 Labour Government as well as lively comment on rivalry on big issues. This title will be of interest to scholars and students of history and politics.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter I|10 pages

After June 1970

chapter II|11 pages

The Wilson Governments

chapter III|7 pages

The record

chapter IV|14 pages

The anatomy of the party

chapter V|12 pages

Trade unions and the party

chapter VI|6 pages

Labour MPs

chapter VII|18 pages

Labour leaders

chapter VIII|8 pages

Leaders and led

chapter IX|9 pages

Participation

chapter X|10 pages

Europe — the great divide

chapter XI|7 pages

What Labour stands for

chapter XII|5 pages

Postscript