Ideology Of The Labour Party

Question 1

What is Socialism and when was it around?

Answer 1

Is a political idea that advocates:
. Greater equality
. Distribution of wealth
. Is suspicious of Capitalism

. Was dumbed down with the introduction of New Labour under Tony Blair 1994 but has seen a re-emergence under Jeramy Corbyn

Question 2

What was the Labour Party formed to represent?

Answer 2

. Was formed to represent the working class, to have key industry’s nationalised and to have wealth redistribution.
. Opposes the Conservatives traditional views of conserving the wealth and power of the elite and the privatisation of key industries.