{"product_id":"the-battle-for-the-labour-party-second-edition-9781448217359","title":"The Battle for the Labour Party: Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Battle for the Labour Party \u003c\/i\u003ewas first published in 1981 and was referenced by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTony Benn referenced in his 1980-1990 diaries, who described it as 'a valuable guide to the developments within the Labour party at this time'.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis re-issue is an essential resource for all who are interested in understanding the history of the Labour Party. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe continuing power struggle within the Labour Party has raged for decades and has had drastic effects on its popularity and credibility. Since the 1982 party conference the division between the Left and Right has sharpened. Tony Benn's attempts to get into the shadow cabinet, the defection of members to the SDP, the Militant inquiry and the Tatchell affair have all added to this general disenchantment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis updated edition accurately describes how these events have developed. There are two additional chapters which deal with the activities of New Left groups in London boroughs, and with the fightback of the Right between the two party conferences. Interviews with major figures, including Shirley Williams and Roy Grantham, shed light on the events of the time. There is also more detailed insight into the GLC and events within London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor everyone interested or involved in the history of British politics, \u003ci\u003eThe Battle for the Labour Party\u003c\/i\u003e provides an insightful and thought-provoking account of a fascinating piece of history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781448217359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.02w x 0.66d","brand":"David Kogan, Maurice Kogan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843259740341,"sku":"9781448217359","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_c281c011-6adb-4ca4-8716-e09b9d8d551c.jpg?v=1629807537","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-battle-for-the-labour-party-second-edition-9781448217359","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}