Short History of the Labour Party

This text provides a brief introductory account of the Labour Party from its foundation. It not only covers the period up to and including the election of Neil Kinnock as the leader of the Labour Party but also concentrates on the problems of the parliamentary leadership and its relations with the unions and with the rank and file members. It provides the background for an understanding of the new political situation and of the past experiences upon which Neil Kinnock and his colleagues are basing their policies.