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Book SynopsisIn May 2005 the Labour Party led by Tony Blair won an unprecedented third term in power. After eight years in government its achievements were many. But there was controversy too, not least the decision to support the United States in the invasion of Iraq. The Blair government promised to be different both at home and abroad.
Trade Review"Balanced, authoritative and judicious. Tapping a wide range of sources, it makes a very substantial contribution to our understanding of New Labour ... An excellent student text."
Parliamentary Affairs "A well-written, detailed and informative read."
Sociology
"In the last twelve years New Labour has reshaped British politics. Stephen Driver and Luke Martell are essential reading on this political transformation and have pioneered an influential interpretation of its significance. In this updated version of their key text they provide a balanced, authoritative and above all readable account of the origins of the New Labour project and its record in office."
Andrew Gamble, University of Sheffield
"Yet again, Stephen Driver and Luke Martell have provided an important contribution to ongoing debates about character of the Blair administration. As well as covering New Labour's domestic agenda, this volume is significant in addressing the international and European dimensions that have become so central in recent years. Packed with information and drawing on a wide range of sources, New Labour is set to become an essential text for our understanding of British politics."
Mark Wickham-Jones, University of Bristol
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Making of New Labour
Chapter 2 New Labour and Social Democracy
Chapter 3 Labour and the Economy
Chapter 4 Labour and the Welfare State
Chapter 5 Public Service Reform
Chapter 6 Government and the Constitution
Chapter 7 European and Foreign Policy
Chapter 8 Post-Thatcherism
Index
