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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
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    European history Political parties and party platforms Politics and government

    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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