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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?

British political parties today Politics Today

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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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