Victory at the Ballot Box 9781783968503 Paperback

Highly recommendedPETER FRANKOPANLabours record in government shows that Attlee and Blair were in the top rank of change-making Prime Ministers, and Wilson not far behind. An inspirational history.ALASTAIR CAMPBELLThe Labour party was founded in 1900 to give a voice to the working people of Britain and to fight for the many not the few. In the unfolding drama of each general election from 1900 to 2024,Victory at the Ballot Boxcharts Labours progress across social, political and economic reform. It encompasses Labours creation of the NHS and the welfare state, nationalised industries, housebuilding programmes, the comprehensive education system, introduction of the minimum wage, and Sure Start.With exclusive insights from former leaders and prime ministers, including Gordon Brown and Neil Kinnock, Douglas Beattie tracks Labours successes and failures over the last century. Delving into the secrets of longforgotten campaigns, he traces the partys roots and studies the strategies, leaders, transformative moments and missteps that have shaped modern Britain.VICTORY AT THE BALLOT BOXis a book about the pursuit of power for working people. In assessing the fortunes of the Labour Party at the ballot box, it asks a simple overarching question how and why does Labour win and lose?’If Labour is to flourish in power, it needs to know much more about its history. Reading this book would be an excellent starting point for its leaders and followers.’Anthony Seldon’A timely and brilliantly illuminating book that offers much needed context to the 2024 general election. A must read.’Steve Richards, BBC Radio 4Week in Westminsterand host ofRock and Roll Politics