The Labour governments: Blair as leader, character and ideology; constitutional change; domestic policies; Brown and economic policy; Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement
Tony Blair led Labour governments from 1997 to 2007, introducing major reforms to Britain's constitution, economy and public services. His government also brokered the Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland.
Real World
Blair's landslide 1997 victory gave Labour 418 seats — the largest majority since 1935 — allowing him to pass devolution for Scotland and Wales, introduce the Human Rights Act, and personally negotiate the 1998 Good Friday Agreement that ended decades of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
Exam Focus
When asked to 'assess' Blair's achievements, balance constitutional successes against Iraq and NHS underfunding — examiners reward two-sided judgements.
Essay Framework
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