The Labour Party
The UK's main centre-left party, historically rooted in the trade union movement and associated with social justice, public ownership, welfare provision, and workers' rights.
Real World
Tony Blair's removal of Clause IV in 1995 — abandoning Labour's constitutional commitment to public ownership — symbolised the New Labour transformation, shifting the party towards the centre ground to win three consecutive general elections.
Exam Focus
When comparing Old and New Labour, use specific policy contrasts (e.g. nationalisation vs. PFI) rather than vague ideological labels to secure AO2 marks.
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