New Labour Triumphs: Britain at the Polls

by Anthony King, Iain McLean, David Denver, et al.

In this comprehensive guide to the 1997 British elections, Anthony King and his colleagues provide insightful accounts of the new era of government in the United Kingdom; King sets the stage for the 1997 British election, David Denver tallies the results, Patrick Seyd reflects on New Labour, Philip Norton comments on the Conservatives′ changed role, Pippa Norris...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566430577
• ISBN13: 9781566430579
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: CQ Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An excellent and comprehensive account of a crucial election

This collection of essays provides a clear, thorough and very readable introduction to contemporary British politics. It explains why Labour (aka "New Labour") won the biggest majority in the British House of Commons since 1945, and offers some excellent insights into both the immediate future of the Conservative Party and the longterm development of British democracy.