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How important was new Liberal ideology in leading to the welfare reforms of 1905-11?  

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How important was new Liberal ideology in leading to the welfare reforms of 1905-11? In answering this essay it is probably best to understand what is meant by ideology. Ideology is defined as a set of beliefs and aims by a group or groups of individuals who share the same common views. The word 'liberal' means being 'free.' The Liberal party is seen as a party that has an open mind over issues and follows what the majority of people want. In this essay I will explain the key issues that might have led to the Liberal party implementing these welfare reforms in Britain between 1905-11. 'New' something '-ism' is often just a name given by a party to show that their ideologies have evolved from previous, outdated times. 'New' Liberal ideology is looked at in the context of older Liberal beliefs. This idea of renaming the ideology of a party...

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