Political Parties 1.2

Question 1

Define Old Labour (Social Democracy)

Answer 1

Key labour principles embodying nationalisation, redistribution of wealth from rich to poor and the provision of continually improvising welfare and state services, which largely rejected Thatcherite/free market reforms or a Blairite approach

Question 2

What is ‘New Labour’? (third way)

Answer 2

A revision of the traditional Labour values and ideals represented by old labour. influenced by Anthony Gidden’s, the third way saw labour shift in emphasis from a heavy focus on the working class to a wider class base, and less robust alliance with trade unions.

Question 3

What is meant by ‘One Nation’?

Answer 3

A paternalistic approach adopted by conservatives under the leadership of Benjamin surely in the 19th century and continued by David Cameron and Theresa May in the 21st century, that the rich have an obligation to help the poor.

Question 4

What is meant by ‘New Right’

Question 5

What are Classic Liberals?

Question 6

What are Modern Liberals?

Question 7

What is a Party System?

Question 8

Define ‘Left Wing’

Question 9

Define ‘Right Wing’