Clause IVClause IV is part of the Labour Party Rule Book which sets out the aims and values of the British Labour Party. The original clause, adopted in 1918, called for common ownership of industry, and proved controversial in later years; Hugh Gaitskell attempted to remove the clause following Labour's loss in the 1959 general election. In 1995, under the leadership of Tony Blair, a new Clause IV was adopted.
Labour Party (UK)Political partyThe Labour Party, commonly Labour, is a political party in the United Kingdom. It sits on the centre-left of the left–right political spectrum, and has historically been an alliance of democratic socialists, social democrats and trade unionists. It has been the governing party since the 2024 general election.
London School of EconomicsThe London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. The school specialises in pure and applied social sciences.Trades Union CongressThe Trades Union Congress (TUC) is a national trade union centre, a federation of trade unions that collectively represent most unionised workers in England and Wales. There are 47 affiliated unions with a total of about 5.3 million members. Paul Nowak is the TUC's current General Secretary, serving from January 2023.
United NationsFlagEmblemMembers of the United NationsHeadquarters760 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York City (international zone)Official languagesArabicChineseEnglishFrenchRussianSpanishOfficial scriptArabicCyrillicLatinSimplified ChineseTypeIntergovernmental organizationMembership193 member states2 observer statesLeaders• Secretary‑GeneralAntónio Guterres• Deputy Secretary-GeneralAmina J. Mohammed• General Assembly PresidentKhalilur Rahman• Economic and Social Council PresidentAmar BendjamaEstablishment• UN Charter signed 26 June 1945 (1945-06-26)• Charter entered into force 24 October 1945 (1945-10-24)Websiteun.orgThe United Nations (UN) is an international intergovernmental organization established by the signing of the Charter of the United Nations on 26 June 1945 with the articulated mission of maintaining international peace and security, to develop friendly relations among states, to promote international cooperation, and to serve as a centre for harmonizing the actions of states in achieving those goals.
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural RightsThe International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) is a multilateral treaty adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (GA) on 16 December 1966 through GA. Resolution 2200A (XXI), and came into force on 3 January 1976. It commits its parties to work toward the granting of economic, social, and cultural rights (ESCR) to all individuals including those living in Non-Self-Governing and Trust Territories.
Tony BlairMember of Parliamentfor SedgefieldIn office9 June 1983 – 27 June 2007Preceded byConstituency establishedSucceeded byPhil WilsonPersonal detailsBornAnthony Charles Lynton Blair (1953-05-06) 6 May 1953Edinburgh, ScotlandPartyLabourSpouseCherie Booth(m.1980)Children4, including Euan and NickyParentLeo Blair (father)RelativesWilliam Blair (brother)EducationSt John's College, Oxford (BA)SignatureWebsiteInstitute for Global ChangeBlair on the 10 Downing StreetYouTube channel and how web communications can improve political engagementRecorded 21 June 2007Electoral historyMP for SedgefieldBeaconsfield by-electionLeader of the OppositionLeadership electionBrown DealShadow cabinetPrime Minister of the United KingdomPremiershipPoliciesNew Labour, New Life for BritainBlairismNew LabourThird WayAppointments"Tony's Cronies""Blair Babes"First ministry and term (May 1997 – June 2001) Ministry1997 electionChancellorship of Gordon Brown1997 budget1998 budget1999 budget2000 budget2001 budgetDeath & Funeral of Princess DianaGood Friday Agreementpeace processHandover of Hong KongPeople's princessKosovo WarMilitary intervention in Sierra LeoneSecond ministry and term (June 2001 – May 2005) Ministry2001 re-election9/11War on terrorWar in Afghanistan2003 invasion of IraqIraq and weapons of mass destructionSaddam and al-Qaeda link allegationsBush memoDowning Street memoFebruary DossierSeptember DossierIraq WarState visit by George W. Bush2002 budget2003 budget2004 budget2005 budgetThird ministry and term (May 2005 – June 2007) Ministry2005 re-electionCabinet reshuffle2006 budget2007 budgetCash for HonoursLondon bombingsRespect agendaLeadership successionPost–Prime Minister2007 Sedgefield by-electionQuartet on the Middle EastA Journey (autobiography)AssociatesFaith FoundationIraq InquiryInstitute for Global ChangePeter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein scandalSir Anthony Charles Lynton Blair (born 6 May 1953) is a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007.
Hugh GaitskellHugh Todd Naylor Gaitskell (9 April 1906 – 18 January 1963) was a British politician who was Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1955 until his death in 1963. An economics lecturer and wartime civil servant, he was elected to Parliament in 1945 and held office in Clement Attlee's governments, notably as Minister of Fuel and Power following the bitter winter of 1946–47, and eventually joining the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Democratic socialismPolitical philosophyDemocratic socialism is a set of left-wingpolitical philosophies that supports political democracy and some form of a socially owned economy, with a particular emphasis on economic democracy, workplace democracy, and workers' self-management within a market socialist, decentralised planned, or democratic centrally plannedsocialist economy.Economic democracyEconomic democracy (sometimes called a democratic economy) is a socioeconomic philosophy that proposes to shift ownership and decision-making power from corporate shareholders and corporate managers (such as a board of directors) to a larger group of public stakeholders that includes workers, consumers, suppliers, communities and the broader public.Common ownershipCommon ownership refers to holding the assets of an organization, enterprise, or community indivisibly rather than in the names of the individual members or groups of members as common property. Forms of common ownership exist in every economic system. Common ownership of the means of production is a central goal of socialist political movements as it is seen as a necessary democratic mechanism for the creation and continued function of a communist society.
Sidney Webb, 1st Baron PassfieldSidney James Webb, 1st Baron Passfield (13 July 1859 – 13 October 1947) was a British socialist, economist and reformer, who co-founded the London School of Economics. He was an early member of the Fabian Society in 1884, joining, like George Bernard Shaw, three months after its inception.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.