British Labour Party Papers, 1906-1969
The Labour Party was founded in 1900 to represent the interests of trade unions and working-class voters. In political terms, it has often been characterised as a “broad church”, encompassing a range of left and centre-left viewpoints.
This collection contains minutes and related records compiled by the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP) during the period 1906–1969. These records cover the party’s formative years, from its creation and early successes through the governments of Ramsay MacDonald and the wartime coalition, to the Attlee administration and Harold Wilson’s first premiership.
The records provide an insight into the PLP’s often divided outlook on several important domestic and international political issues, including the campaign for women’s suffrage; the Great Depression; the First and Second World Wars; the Beveridge Report and the emergence of the post-war welfare state; Britain’s nuclear weapons programme; imperialism and decolonisation; and Britain’s potential membership of the European Economic Community (EEC).
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Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1969
This item is 'In Place of Strife, A Policy for Industrial Relations, 1969', a white paper that never became a law.
Date:1969-1969Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-10
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1967-1968
These records discuss the Donovan Report on 'Trades Unions and Employers' Associations, 1965-1968'; commentary upon the progress of the Vietnam War; and rebellions against the Party Whip.
Date:1967-1968Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-09
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1966-1967
These papers include the 1966 Labour Party Constitution; a discussion on entry to the European Common Market; concerns around the value of sterling; policy with regard to Greece following its...
Date:1966-1967Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-08
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1965-1966
Among concerns about the confidentiality of meetings, when contents were being leaked to the press, were discussions upon whether the Government should continue to have military personnel to the 'East...
Date:1965-1966Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-07
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1964-1965
Concerns explored in these papers include nuclear non-proliferation talks between NATO and Russia; iron and steel nationalisation; housing supply and house pricing.
Date:1964-1965Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-06
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1963-1964
These items discuss the effect of the Commonwealth Immigrants' Bill relative to the status of European Migrants; the questions raised by the death of a British serviceman in Vietnam, and...
Date:1963-1964Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-05
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1961-1962
Warfare and trade were core concerns in these years and those concerns are reflected in these papers. Discussions upon warfare include official policies on nuclear non-proliferation and a more equal...
Date:1961-1962Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-04
Parliamentary Labour Party Papers, 1960-1961
Issues explored in these papers include a detailed call for NATO reform; the impact of land price deregulation; and a Government motion on House of Lords reform.
Date:1960-1961Contributor:Labour History Archive and Study Centre
Identifier:73259G-03
