The Longman Companion to the Labour Party, 1900-1998 (Longman Companions To History)

A timely reference guide to the Labour Party which brings together the essential facts and figures about the Party since its foundation through to the 'New Labour' of the 1990's. It is the essential reference book for anyone wanting reliable information on the Labour Party. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 Preface 9 Abbreviations 10 1 The Labour Party – Outline Chronology 12 2 Leadership, Membership and Policy 16 The Party Leadership 16 Elections to the Labour Party Leadership 17 Labour Party General Secretary 21 Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) Chairman 21 Party Membership 22 Party Organisation – Chronology of Main Events 25 Major Party Conferences 29 3 Labour and the Electorate 40 General Elections, 1900–97 40 Lost Deposits at General Elections, 1918–97 53 European Parliamentary Elections 53 Major By-election Gains and Losses 55 Local Government – Chronology of Main Events 62 4 Labour and its Precursors 65 Chronology of Main Events 65 5 Foundation to Government, 1900–23 68 Chronology of Main Events 68 6 Labour in Government and Opposition, 1924–29 73 Labour Government, 1924 – Principal Ministers 73 Chronology of Main Events 73 7 Labour in Government and Opposition, 1929–39 78 Labour Government, 1929–31 – Principal Ministers 78 Ministerial Resignations 79 Labour Government, 1929–31 – Political and Economic Chronology 79 Labour in Opposition, 1931–40 – Political Chronology 82 Chronology of Social Policy 83 Chronology of Defence and Foreign Affairs 84 8 Labour in Coalition and Government, 1940–51 87 Coalition Posts held by Labour, 1940–45 87 Labour Government, 1945–51 – Principal Ministers 88 Ministerial Resignations 91 Chronology of Labour in Coalition, 1940–45 91 Chronology of the Labour Government, 1945–51 92 Chronology of Social Policy, 1940–49 97 Chronology of Defence and Foreign Affairs,1945–51 99 9 Labour in Opposition, 1951–64 102 Chronology of Main Events 102 10 Labour in Government and Opposition, 1964–79 108 Labour Government, 1964–70 – Principal Ministers 108 Labour Government, 1974–79 – Principal Ministers 112 Ministerial Resignations 114 Political and Economic Chronology 115 Chronology of Social Policy 127 Chronology of Defence and Foreign Policies 131 11 Labour in Opposition, 1979–97 135 Chronology of Main Events 135 12 Labour in Government from 1997 141 Labour Government from 1997 – Principal Ministers 141 Chronology of Main Events 142 13 Labour, the Economy and Nationalisation 146 Unemployment Rates under Labour Governments 146 Balance of Trade under Labour Governments 147 Devaluation under Labour Governments 148 Basic Rates of Income Tax under Labour Governments 148 Labour and Nationalisation 150 14 Labour and the Trade Unions 157 Chronology of Main Events, 1899–1998 157 15 Labour and the Left 170 Chronology of the Labour Left 170 Chronology of Labour and Communism 176 Chronology of Labour and Trotskyism 181 16 Scotland, Wales and Devolution 184 Labour Votes and Seats in General Elections in Scotland, 1900–97 184 Labour Votes and Seats in General Elections in Wales, 1900–97 185 Devolution – Chronology of Main Events 185 Referendums on Devolution for Scotland and Wales 189 17 Labour and Women 190 Women Labour Candidates standing in General Elections, 1918–97 190 Women Labour Candidates elected in General Elections, 1918–97 191 Chronology of Main Events 191 18 Labour, Decolonisation, Immigration and Ethnic Minorities 197 Chronology of Main Events 197 19 Labour and the International Movement 201 The Socialist International 201 Member Parties of the Socialist International 202 Notes on Major Fraternal Parties 204 20 Biographies 209 21 Glossary 251 22 Bibliography 303 Index 323 This Timely Addition To Longman's Companions To History Series Provides A Compendium Of Essential Facts And Figures On The Labour Party, From Its Appearance In 1900 As The Labour Representation Committee To The Spectacular 1997 General Election Victory And Beyond. This Companion Provides Rapid Access To Detailed Information On The Labour Party And It Is Designed Not Only For Students And Teachers But Also For Journalists And For The General Reader With An Interest In Political History.--jacket. 1. The Labour Party -- Outline Chronology -- 2. Leadership, Membership And Policy -- 3. Labour And The Electorate -- 4. Labour And Its Precursors -- 5. Foundation To Government, 1900-23 -- 6. Labour In Government And Opposition, 1924-29 -- 7. Labour In Government And Opposition, 1929-39 -- 8. Labour In Coalition And Government, 1940-51 -- 9. Labour In Opposition, 1951-64 -- 10. Labour In Government And Opposition, 1964-79. 11. Labour In Opposition, 1979-97 -- 12. Labour In Government From 1997 -- 13. Labour, The Economy And Nationalisation -- 14. Labour And The Trade Unions -- 15. Labour And The Left -- 16. Scotland, Wales And Devolution -- 17. Labour And Women -- 18. Labour, Decolonisation, Immigration And Ethnic Minorities -- 19. Labour And The International Movement -- 20. Biographies -- 21. Glossary -- 22. Bibliography. Harry Harmer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [292]-311) And Index.