New edition of a compact introductory account first published in 1961. Describes the history of the British Labour Party from its foundation up to the choice of Tony Blair to succeed John Smith as its leader, and the subsequent redrafting of the Party's statement of aims in its constitution. Discussion encompasses the groups involved in the foundation of the party and the influences on its change of policy; the role of trade unions; relations with the parliamentary leadership and with the rank and file members; and problems in gaining a parliamentary majority, and the solutions devised by successive generations of leadership. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

A Short History of the Labour Party

Politics & Social Sciences

Henry Pelling

Alastair J. Reid

Politics & Government

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

The development of trade unionism is presented in cycles of growth followed by periods of instability. Each period of instability sees trade unions getting to grips with fundamental problems of recruitment and organization and, in so far as these are resolved, lays the basis for the next period of steady growth. Reid argues that although the unions are currently weak and marginalized, the likelihood is that this will be a temporary phase.

United We Stand : A History of Britain's Trade Unions

History

Allen Lane.

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