How redistributive was New Labour?
Though inequality did not fall under Blair and Brown, child and pensioner poverty were dramatically reduced.
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Blue Labour: A rallying cry for a return to inclusive politics
Maurice Glasman’s book is an urgent reminder that statecraft is not about immediate victories but securing well-being for all.
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Letter of the week: Making the grade
Write to letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.
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From the NS archive: The Tuscan holiday
26 July 1999: Chiantishire may be the New Labour idyll of choice. But it has protection rackets, tax avoidance and…
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In defence of centrism
Far from being outmoded Thatcherites, most centrists are sophisticated and adaptable thinkers.
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Exclusive: Tony Blair wants to advise the next Labour government
The former prime minister hopes to return to British politics to “help on the policy side”.
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From the NS archive: How New Labour brought out ladies’ legs
11 September 2000: The political significance of the return of fishnets.
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Is Wes Streeting the next Labour leader?
Both allies and critics of the fast-rising shadow health secretary agree that he represents more than “rehashed Blairism”.
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