Labour Party articles & ressources

Inequalities today, Tony Blair's project photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

Inequalities in Britain today

In its 1997 General Election Manifesto, New Labour struck a chord among electors after 18 years of Conservative Government.

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The Affluent Society : poverty rediscovered ? photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

The Affluent Society : poverty rediscovered?

Post-war Britain is characterised by Butskellism, a hybrid word formed from the Conservative (Butler) and Labour (Gaitskell) Chancellors of the Exchequer.

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Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

The Welfare State: an end to poverty and inequality ?

Wartime hardships, national solidarity and the acceptance of an increased role for the State led to the need for durable change in social and health policies.

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The Beveridge Report : a revolution ? photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

The Beveridge Report: a Revolution?

It had been thought William Beveridge would just tidy up the existing schemes but in fact, he came up with a brand-new scheme.

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Ante Bellum, Inter Bella : Legislation and the Depression photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

Ante Bellum, Inter Bella : Legislation and the Depression

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Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

The Scottish Parliament

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The rise of the Scottish National Party (SNP) photo

Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

The rise of the Scottish National Party (SNP)

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Anglo-American Civilisation

18 February 2024

Scottish Home Rule

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