UK Politics (2) - Labour Party Flashcards
Old Labour (Social Democracy)…
Key Labour principles which embodied nationalisation, redistribution of wealth and improving welfare and state services
New Labour (Third Way)…
A revision of Old Labour ideas, less emphasis on Trade Unions and the Working Class. Acceptance of many New Right Conservative ideas.
When were trade unions legalised?
1867
The umbrella organisation for all trade unions
Trades Union Congress (TUC)
Whose motion did the TUC pass in 1900 to establish a distinct Labour group in parliament?
Keir Hardie
Following which general election was the name ‘Labour Party’ adopted?
1906
From the start the Labour Party was divided into which two camps?
Marxists
Democratic Socialists
Marxists believed that…
A revolution was needed to overthrow capitalism
Democratic socialists believed that…
Greater rights and freedoms could be achieved through the democratic system
Marxists ( Militant - now The Socialist Party) were largely expelled by which Labour leader?
Neil Kinnock
In the 1990’s New Labour adopted which policies?
Pro market, pro business and moved Labour to the political centre.
Old Labour values…
The government must protect the working class
Equality and collectivism
Nationalisation
Trade Unionism
The State is a force for good
Strong welfare state
Old Labour policies
Welfare State/NHS in 1940’s
Trade Union powers
Nationalisation
Higher taxes on better off
Comprehensive education
Discrimination outlawed
New Labour values
Capitalism is the best way to create wealth
Capitalism should be regulated
Individualism
Equality of opportunity
Individual rights and responsibilities
Constitutional reform