Inequalities in Britain today
In its 1997 General Election Manifesto, New Labour struck a chord among electors after 18 years of Conservative Government.
In its 1997 General Election Manifesto, New Labour struck a chord among electors after 18 years of Conservative Government.
Post-war Britain is characterised by Butskellism, a hybrid word formed from the Conservative (Butler) and Labour (Gaitskell) Chancellors of the Exchequer.
Wartime hardships, national solidarity and the acceptance of an increased role for the State led to the need for durable change in social and health policies.
It had been thought William Beveridge would just tidy up the existing schemes but in fact, he came up with a brand-new scheme.
Explore interwar Britain through Liberal reforms, unemployment, the Depression, poverty surveys, regional divides, and the harsh means test.
Explore the Scottish Parliament, from Labour’s devolution reforms and the Scotland Act to tuition fees, public opinion, and independence debates.
Trace the rise of the Scottish National Party, from early nationalism and Home Rule movements to political breakthroughs and devolution debates.
Explore Scottish Home Rule from Victorian autonomy debates to Irish Home Rule, nationalist organisations, and the creation of the SNP in 1934.