UK Politics (2) - Labour Party

Question 1

Old Labour (Social Democracy)…

Answer 1

Key Labour principles which embodied nationalisation, redistribution of wealth and improving welfare and state services

Question 2

New Labour (Third Way)…

Answer 2

A revision of Old Labour ideas, less emphasis on Trade Unions and the Working Class. Acceptance of many New Right Conservative ideas.

Question 3

When were trade unions legalised?

Answer 3

1867

Question 4

The umbrella organisation for all trade unions

Answer 4

Trades Union Congress (TUC)

Question 5

Whose motion did the TUC pass in 1900 to establish a distinct Labour group in parliament?

Answer 5

Keir Hardie

Question 6

Following which general election was the name ‘Labour Party’ adopted?

Answer 6

1906

Question 7

From the start the Labour Party was divided into which two camps?

Answer 7

Marxists
Democratic Socialists

Question 8

Marxists believed that…

Answer 8

A revolution was needed to overthrow capitalism

Question 9

Democratic socialists believed that…

Answer 9

Greater rights and freedoms could be achieved through the democratic system

Question 10

Marxists ( Militant - now The Socialist Party) were largely expelled by which Labour leader?

Answer 10

Neil Kinnock

Question 11

In the 1990’s New Labour adopted which policies?

Answer 11

Pro market, pro business and moved Labour to the political centre.

Question 12

Old Labour values…

Answer 12

The government must protect the working class
Equality and collectivism
Nationalisation
Trade Unionism
The State is a force for good
Strong welfare state

Question 13

Old Labour policies

Answer 13

Welfare State/NHS in 1940’s
Trade Union powers
Nationalisation
Higher taxes on better off
Comprehensive education
Discrimination outlawed

Question 14

New Labour values

Answer 14

Capitalism is the best way to create wealth
Capitalism should be regulated
Individualism
Equality of opportunity
Individual rights and responsibilities
Constitutional reform