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Updated to include the 1997 election, New Labour and the Tory Party under William Hague, this covers all aspects of the major British parties - their history, ideals, organization, finances, electoral prospects, and impact on British society. The likely effect of a more intrusive EU is included.

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Introduction: Why do parties exist?
1. The culture of British party politics
2. The party system
3. The Conservatives: theory and practice
4. The Conservatives: organisation, membership and authority
5. The Labour Party: theory and practice
6. The Labour Party: organisation, membership and authority
7. The centre parties
8. The parties of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (by Michael Cunningham)
9. The 'problem' of party finance
10. Parties and voters
Conclusion: are parties amking a difference?

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 5/14/1998 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719051050, 978-0719051050
      ISBN10: 0719051053

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Updated to include the 1997 election, New Labour and the Tory Party under William Hague, this covers all aspects of the major British parties - their history, ideals, organization, finances, electoral prospects, and impact on British society. The likely effect of a more intrusive EU is included.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction: Why do parties exist?
      1. The culture of British party politics
      2. The party system
      3. The Conservatives: theory and practice
      4. The Conservatives: organisation, membership and authority
      5. The Labour Party: theory and practice
      6. The Labour Party: organisation, membership and authority
      7. The centre parties
      8. The parties of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (by Michael Cunningham)
      9. The 'problem' of party finance
      10. Parties and voters
      Conclusion: are parties amking a difference?

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