Why were the 1930's a decade of disappointment for the labour party?
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Why were the 1930's a decade of disappointment for the labour party? By the mid 1920's, with one year of government experience under their belt, the labour party appeared to be making some progress. Although the government of 1924 had collapsed after less than a year, Labour had proved to the country that they were in fact capable of conducting a moderate government; achieving various useful moderate reforms. Not only were these reforms relevant to potential success but also it is important to remember that the Labour Party now held a secure place in the two party system while at the same time taking the majority vote in the left of centre in British politics. With these achievements attained it would seem that the Labour party now had the grounds for optimism and further success in the future. However when looking at the party organisation, electoral achievements, the success of the...


