History

Sites relating to the history of Labour.

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Jones, Lynne Former Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham, Selly Oak. Biography, blog, archive of parliamentary work from 1998 to 2010, and contacts.
How the Labour Party was formed A Marxist view on the origins of the Labour Party and its early history from the magazine Socialism Today.
BBC NEWS Labour's PMs of the past BBC News Online looks at the life and times of Labour past prime ministers.
History of the British Labour Party This site briefly documents the Labour Party's history and includes some profiles of the leaders.
Marsden, Paul Member of Parliament for Shrewsbury & Atcham between 1997 and 2005. Biography includes his rebellions against the part whip, crossing the floor of the House of Commons twice.
Labour Heritage Site detailing the activities of an organisation promoting an interest in the British Labour Movement.
Guardian: In an ideal world As the Fabian Society marks its birthday, Sunder Katwala celebrates 120 years of practical utopianism. Published in the Guardian.
Richard Stafford Cripps (1889-1952) Biographical information about the founder of Tribune and post-war Labour minister.
Ernest Bevin (1881-1951) Information about Clement Atlee's Foreign Secretary.
Wikipedia: History of the Labour Party (UK) Article on the rise in Britain, of socialism, growth of the trade union representation, through Ramsay MacDonald's government in 1924, wartime coalition, Attlee's 1945 establishment of the NHS, to the 2010s. Includes reference and links to related articles.