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The Labour Party (UK)
The Labour Party is one of the two main political party in the United Kingdom along with the Conservative Party. Here is a profile of the party.
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A Campaign For Unity: Cripps' Unity Campaign, 1935-1939, Part I
Introduction and Part I of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
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British Labour Party Faces Change.
As the end of the premiership of Tony Blair draws close, we look at the Chancellor, Gordon Brown and his quest for leadership. Is this the certainty it once appeared?
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The Mandelson Magic
More from the "What didn't the minister know, and when didn't he know it?" file. The many political lives of Peter Mandelson now find a new juncture as we contemplate his role as a link among the Indian government, the British Home Office, the Labour Party, and the Northern Ireland peace process.
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A Biography of Tony Blair
Tony Blair was one of Britain's most famous leaders. He came to power in 1997 and won three consecutive general elections. He stepped down in June 2007.
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A League of Nations, For Nations? Part II
Part II of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
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A League of Nations, For Nations? Part I
Part I of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
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"A Party For Ordinary Blokes:" The Birth Of Britain's Labour Party, 1900-1924
Labour Party, 1900-1924, Liberal Party, 1900-1924, World War I, Britain, politics, David Lloyd George
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A Decision to Abstain: Labour vs. Hitler, 1936-7, Part 1
Between 1935 and 1937, a major transformation took place within the Labour Party regarding its policies toward rearmament, Appeasement and Hitler. During this time, the Party jettisoned its prior policies of disarmament and collective security through the League of Nations and instead, by 1937, accepted the fact that rearmament was needed if Britain were to stand up to Hitler. Part I of a two part series.
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The Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War, Part I
First part of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939).
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A Unified Left?
Recent events in Dublin have served to graphically illustrate the internal problems that are being suffered within the "left unity" camp in the Republic. In a country dominated by two right-of-center parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, the mainstream left is struggling to become a more powerful player in the politics of the state. It was hoped by some that the merger last January between the Labour Party and Democratic Left would create the dynamic in which a unified "left", represented by the new Labour Party, would see rapid gains. So far, all it seems to have created is problems.
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A Campaign For Unity: Cripp's Unity Campaign, 1935-39, Part II**
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
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George Galloway
George Galloway is a Member of Parliament in Great Britain. He is as known for his peace activism as for his politics --- in fact, the two are deeply connected.
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The British Labour Party and Foreign Policy, 1900-31, Part I
Part I of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.

The British Labour Party and Foreign Policy, 1900-31, Part II
Part II of a four-part series examining the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy from its founding in 1900 to the the formation of the National Government in 1931. Previous articles of mine discuss the development of the Labour Party's foreign policy during the 1930s in reaction to fascism.

The Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War, Part II
Part II of a two-part series on the British Labour Party and the Spanish Civil War. (1936-39)
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"What About the Rentiers:?" The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part II
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Brief Guide To Political Parties In The Republic
Who are the main parties in the Irish Republic? What seperates them? Here is a "pocket guide" to political parties in the Republic, describing what has been called the "Civil War" politics of the nation. Look for a similar guide to political parties in the north of Ireland, or Northern Ireland, in the next article.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Final Chapter)
The rise of Labour politics and socialist ideas and the decline of the Liberals in Scotland.
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Labour and Hitler's Rise to Power, 1933-34
Hitler's rise to power in Germany and the consolidation of his regime between Jan. 1933 and July-Aug. 1934 was a source of much consternation among left parties and political organizations throughout Europe. This article examines the impact Hitler had on the British Labour Party, and how it led to, regarding the party's foreign policy and outlook, some movement away from pacifism.

Harriet Harman, Brown's Deputy
Harriet Harman has been elected Deputy Leader of the UK Labour Party to work alongside new Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Who is she and what does she stand for? Read on...
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"What About the Rentiers?": The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part I
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A Decision to Abstain: Labour vs. Hitler, 1936-7, Part II
Between 1935 and 1937, a major transformation took place within the Labour Party regarding its policies toward rearmament, Appeasement and Hitler. During this time, the Party jettisoned its prior policies of disarmament and collective security through the League of Nations and instead, by 1937, accepted the fact that rearmament was needed if Britain were to stand up to Hitler. Part II of a two part series.
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Chapter One)
A look at the differences in the rise of the political Labour movement in Scotland and England.
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Tony Blair and the British Media
Tony Blair is stepping down as leader of Great Britain on June 27; his departure may be celebrated by many, but he has provided much media enjoyment for the last decade.
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"Far Away Places:" Anschluss, Munich and Labour, 1938, Part III
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
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A Biography of Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown has been the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since June 2007, having come to power after Tony Blair stood down as leader of the Labour Party.
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A Campaign For Unity: Cripps' Unity Campaign, 1935-39, Part III
Part III of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.

Aneurin Bevan - Socialist Founder of the NHS
Aneurin Bevan was a Welsh born and bred politician who played a key role in the creation of the post war Welfare State and the National Health Service in Britain.
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From Blair to Brown & Harman
Tony Blair has formally resigned as UK Prime Minister and Gordon Brown has succeeded him. What challenges do Gordon Brown and his new Deputy Harriet Harman face?
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Gordon Brown
After nearly a quarter of a century as an MP in the House of Commons and ten years as the Iron Chancellor he finally succeeded Tony Blair in 2007 to become Prime Minister
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Is Voting Behaviour Determined by Social Class?
In Britain, the Labour Party used to be seen as the party of the working class, with the Conservative Party representing the Middle and Upper Classes. Are they still?
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Labour and the Outbreak of War, Summer 1939, Part I
Part I of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.

Origins of Fabian Society
The inequalities of Victorian society prompted a group of progressive thinkers to start a group to press for change.
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The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
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Bangers for Cash Drivers' Car Scheme Extended
Car buyers will be pleased to hear that Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, has announced that the UK's scrappage scheme or Bangers for Cash, is to be extended.
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Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle
The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone.
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Margaret Thatcher's Revolution of 1979? (book review)
Margaret Thatcher was one of the more important Prime Ministers of the twentieth century, particularly the second half. While it is too early to fully assess or begin to assess (in my opinion) the effect of her premiership, this extended essay of books by Kenneth Harris, Hugo Young, Kenneth Minogue and Michael Biddess, and Peter Jenkins offers a starting point for what is <i>now</i> a very tentative and incomplete historical account, but what will eventually be further completed by historians.
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"Far Away Places:" Anschluss, Munich and Labour, 1938, Part II
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
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Helen Clark Talks to Grey Power
Hitting the campaign trail in the lead up to New Zealand's general election the Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party Helen Clark emphasised kept promises.
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Labour and the Outbreak of War: Summer 1939, Part II
Part II of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.

Special Days in History - May 5th Anniversaries
Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion? Discover what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
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Walt Whitman and the Bolton Socialist Club Walks
Walt Whitman and Bolton Socialists may seem an unlikely combination. Yet every May, Whitman's admirers walk on the moors to celebrate the birthday of Walt Whitman.
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Women's Rights in Wales
Today marks the 99th anniversary of International Women's Day. In Wales, a recent report suggests in some major areas gender equality may be moving back in time.
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Biography of Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to be either the Prime Minister of the UK, or lead the Conservative Party. She was the British Prime Minister for 11 years.
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Dublin South-Central By-Election Results
The Labour Party has held onto its seat in the Dublin South-Central by-election, but the result was not exactly a ringing endorsement of its candidate. Activists from all parties had feared that turnout for the by-election, necessitated by the death of TD Pat Upton, might only be around 35%. In the actual event it turned out to be even worse, with only 28.1% of eligible voters casting a ballot, the lowest voter turnout in the history of the state. Various explanations were put forward by analysts: people are disgusted with politics in general because of recent well-publicized probes of high-level political corruption, there is often a lack of interest in by-elections to begin with, and there were two European-level soccer matches being televised on voting night that would have kept people at home.
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Regulation of UK Political Parties
The British Government is to introduce new laws on the finance of political parties - a tradition dating back nearly 200 years!
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The Rise of Labour Politics (Chapter Two)
A further exploration of the growth of the Labour movement and the decline of the Liberal Party.

UK Election 2001
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Tony Blair, has won an historic second consecutive term in office.
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Electoral Reform In 2000?
The next year could see impassioned debate in the Republic over the merits of changing Ireland's method of electing its politicians. The current Minister for the Environment, Fianna Fail's Noel Dempsey, has been a strong supporter of electoral reform for some time now and has been "floating" the idea in the media for months, perhaps in an effort to give the government some idea of public reaction to the proposal. Recently it was announced that the Fianna Fail/Progressive Democrat coalition would try to win a majority of Dail deputies over to the idea, which will enable the government to enact legislation calling for a national referendum on the new electoral system. If it were to pass, a new system could be in place before the next general election
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