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Karl Pike

Getting Over New Labour: The Party After Blair and Brown

Getting Over New Labour: The Party After Blair and Brown

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The Labour Party has been unable to move on from the New Labour period in its history, with Ed Miliband, Jeremy Corbyn, and Keir Starmer all attempting to reform the party's ideology, democracy, organization, and political style. Karl Pike argues that it is impossible to understand the Labour Party today without an appreciation of how people in the party have reacted to the New Labour legacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2024
Publisher: Agenda Publishing


From the moment that the New Labour government left office in 2010, it became a source of contention for the party. Ed Miliband was styled as the moving-on leader, Jeremy Corbyn set himself up as its antithesis, Keir Starmer has begun a counter-reaction, embracing New Labour and particularly Tony Blair. Why has the party seemingly been unable to move on from this period in its history? Particularly given the tumultuous and eventful period of politics since 2015, with Brexit and Covid dominating parliamentary time for most of the last decade.

Karl Pike argues that it is impossible to understand the Labour Party today without an appreciation of how people in the party have reacted to the New Labour legacy. He unpicks the efforts each of the three leaders have made in reforming the party's ideology, democracy, organization, and political style and approach to the leadership.

Ed Miliband's efforts to reform the party were focused on returning it to its socialist roots. He sought to distance the party from its neoliberal past and to prioritize social justice and equality. Miliband's approach to leadership was characterized by his willingness to engage with the public and to listen to their concerns. He tried to create a sense of unity within the party by promoting a shared vision of a better future.

Jeremy Corbyn's efforts to reform the party were focused on creating a more democratic and socialist organization. He sought to empower grassroots members and to create a more inclusive and diverse party. Corbyn's approach to leadership was characterized by his commitment to social justice and his willingness to challenge the establishment. He tried to create a sense of excitement and engagement within the party by promoting a radical agenda.

Keir Starmer's efforts to reform the party have been more focused on embracing New Labour and its legacy. He has tried to strike a balance between the party's socialist roots and its neoliberal past. Starmer's approach to leadership is characterized by his pragmatism and his willingness to work with other political parties. He has tried to create a sense of unity within the party by promoting a shared vision of a better future.

Despite these efforts, the Labour Party has faced significant challenges in moving on from the New Labour legacy. One of the main challenges is the ongoing division within the party between those who embrace New Labour and those who oppose it. There are also concerns about the party's ability to connect with the public and to appeal to younger voters.

In conclusion, the Labour Party has been unable to move on from the New Labour legacy due to a variety of factors. These include the ongoing division within the party, the party's inability to connect with the public, and the challenges posed by Brexit and Covid. However, by understanding the efforts of the three leaders to reform the party, it is possible to see that there is hope for a brighter future for the Labour Party. The party must continue to engage with the public and to promote a shared vision of a better future if it is to succeed in the years to come.


Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788216777

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