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Paul Ambrose A259446 Analyse the transition from 'Old' Labour to 'New' Labour Introduction To analyse the development of the Labour Party it is logical to start with understanding how it began, and from there study the continuing evolution of one of Britain's most influential political parties. I will be documenting the changes in policy regarding the economy, nationalisation, the welfare state, political institutions and the party's political positioning. Labour's Beginnings In the late 19th century there was an economic downturn which lead to an increase in legislative controls on trade unionism. This prompted the unions to realise they would no longer be able to achieve their goals simply through industrial action. The formation of the Labour Representation Committee (the LRC) on the 27th February 1900, in the hope of representing the working people of England politically, can be considered the true beginnings of the Labour Party. The LRC began with the idea of mass membership,...

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