ABSTRACT

New Labour in Power combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the Labour election victory. Addressing core themes such as Europe, the economy, welfare, education, and the constitution, this volume provides an assessment of the new era. This book explores Blair's victory through its historical context and the words of contemporary media commentators, journalists, economists and politicians. This book includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into longer term trends.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter |1 pages

Notes

chapter 2|14 pages

Economic policy: lessons from past Labour Governments

Lessons from past Labour Governments Jim Tomlinson

chapter |3 pages

Notes

chapter |6 pages

Commentary

chapter |5 pages

Notes

chapter |4 pages

Commentary

A. H. Halsey

chapter 4|8 pages

The moral agenda

David Walker Commentaries: Joe Bailey, Michael Phelan

chapter |1 pages

Notes

chapter |4 pages

Commentary

chapter 5|23 pages

Managing the state and the state as manager

Gerard Alexander Commentaries: William Plowden, Martin Smith

chapter |4 pages

Notes

chapter |5 pages

Commentary

chapter |1 pages

Notes

chapter |3 pages

Commentary

Austin Mitchell, MP

chapter |1 pages

Notes

chapter |3 pages

Commentary

Geoffrey Warner

chapter |3 pages

Notes

chapter |4 pages

Commentary

chapter 9|15 pages

Earthquake or watershed? Conclusions on New Labour in power

Conclusions on New Labour in power Brian Brivati

chapter |2 pages

Notes

chapter |1 pages

ICBH

Institute of Contemporary British History