Labour Party

Question 1

History of Labour Party

Answer 1

founded in 1900

declared itself to be a socialist party

reform capitalism not overthrow it

Question 2

Old Labour ideas and principles ( 1945-1994 )

Answer 2

1. Equality
2. Collectivism
3. Control Capitalism
4. Social justice
5. Class and Society Reform

Question 3

Old Labour policies

Answer 3

1. Tax and welfare used to reduce differences in income
   . Wealth does not = power
2. Welfare state funded by taxes, all are entitled to it

3,. Key industries nationalised

4. Free Education/ Strong laws to guarantee equal rights
5. High progressive taxes
   . control unemployment

Question 4

New Labour ideas and principles ( 1994-2010 )

Answer 4

1. Individualism
2. Free Market Economy
3. Social Justice
4. Communitarianism ( all responsible to take care of community )

Question 5

New Labour policies

Answer 5

1. Low income tax to encourage ppl to work
2. No more nationalisation
   . Reduce corporate taxes
   . Weaken Trade Unions
3. Inc spending on education and health
   . Welfare only prov to the needy
4. Caring attitude towards environment

Question 6

Labour Party After Tony Blair

Answer 6

Since Tony Blair stepped down , the Labour Party has moved leftwards

Question 7

Gordon Brown ( 2007-2010 )

Answer 7

Committed to social justice

Dispute in party over abolishing 10p tax rate which would affect the poorest

Unpopular with public and party

failed to form a coalition govt and resigned

Question 8

Ed Miliband ( 2010-2015 )

Answer 8

Unpopular

Could not balance his left wing views with centrists

“Bacon Sandwich” meme

Question 9

Jeremy Corbyn ( 2015-2020 )

Answer 9

MANIFESTO - “FOR THE MANY, NOT THE FEW”

Re-nationalisation of public goods

Intro of 50p tax rate

Increase in corporation tax

Abolition of tuition fees

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