Friday, August 19, 2011

Reminder : "What Next for Labour" is out September 5th

Looks like it will be a good read



“Labour does not quite seem to get enough credit for its considerable accomplishments. The foundation of our modern state occurred in the 1945-51 period yet seems taken for granted; the 1960's was a vital decade of social change certainly made easier by a centre left Government; the achievements of the Blair period, constitutionally, electorally and socially are to be lauded and never denied; similarly the social spending of Gordon Brown together with his international financial management at a time of need- all represent considerable governmental achievements. That is progress to be proud of and to be built on. No blank sheets but rather a turning of the page.”

“We have to map out a vision of the future of an NHS which stands comparison with the best of consumer services in this country. Choice based on easily understandable information; services integrated across all its different parts; the patient’s journey smooth and unimpeded.”

Chapter list is as follows

LABOUR’s FUTURE

Ann Black: In and Out of Power: A View from the Grass Roots
Lord Whitty: Reflections on Labour votes and Social Democratic Philosophy
Dr Rupa Huq: The Path Back to Power is a Suburban One
Tony Lloyd MP: In Search of Labour’s Big Idea
Peter Watt: Building a Party for the Future
Lord Temple-Morris: Labour: the Progressive Choice
Tracey Cheetham: Social Media and Labour

BUSINESS and THE ECONOMY

James Frith: New Ideas for Labour’s Fresh Economy
Matt Pitt: The Case for a British Investment Bank

COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNING

Siôn Simon: Why Mayors Matter and Why Labour Should Support Them
Joseph Russo: Co-ops and New Labour
Bill Esterson MP: A Campaigning Party
David Hanson MP: What Awaits Labour in 2015?
Eric Joyce MP: It’s a Sin
Richard Robinson: Labour’s Good Society and Strong Communities

DEFENCE and LAW

Ashley Tiffen: A Socialist Law and Order Agenda
Admiral Lord West: Defence: The Most Important Duty of Government but Sadly not a Vote Winner?

EDUCATION, SOCIAL MOBILITY and YOUNG PEOPLE

Lord Knight: What Chance an Enabling State?
Aaron Porter: Where Next for Labour’s Higher Education Policy?
Dr Nick Palmer: Student Fees: A Constructive Response
Axel Landin: Reclaiming Our Status as the Natural Party of the Young
WOMEN and EQUALITY

Ellie Cumbo: All in This Together? The Future of Gender Equality in the Labour Party
Baroness Goudie: Can We End Poverty Globally? Asking the Difficult Questions

THE GREEN AGENDA

William Bain MP: Justice and Growth: Labour’s Agenda on Food Security
Kieran Roberts: Sustainable Socialism
Graham Stringer MP: Transport Policy for the Twenty-First Century
Nick Palmer: Animal Welfare: The Neglected Swing Issue

HEALTH

Irwin Brown: A Socialist Plan for Health
Lord Hunt: Our NHS: The Labour Party Challenge

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