Labour's Future

Eric S. Heffer

ISBN 10: 0860918785 / ISBN 13: 9780860918783

Published by Verso Books, GB, 1986

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Eric Heffer has emerged in recent years as one of the most outspoken and influential politicians on Labour's left. In this highly topical book he examines the recent history of the Party to argue that its socialist heritage is under threat from those who would turn it into a pale pink version of the SDP.Heffer looks in detail at the practices of the Labour governments under Harold Wilson in which he served, for a period, as a Minister of State. He provides fascinating inside information on the struggle for the leadership after the disastrous General Election in 1983. He records never before published material on NEC and Shadow Cabinet discussions on matters as diverse as the Falklands War, the 1984 manifesto, democratic organization in the Party, and the recent purge of Militant. In an extensive chapter he chronicles the developing crisis in Liverpool, concluding with a stalwart defence of the beleaguered councillors. Written by one of its most prominent combatants, Labour's Future is a pugnacious yet fair-minded summary of the continuing struggle for the soul of the Labour Party as it prepares, once more, to tackle Margaret Thatcher at the Polls.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Labour's Future
• Publisher: Verso Books, GB
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0860918785
• ISBN 13: 9780860918783
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 156 grams

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Synopsis

In recent years, Eric Heffer, a prominent left-wing Labour politician, has gained prominence for his outspoken views. This timely book explores the Labour Party's recent history, warning that its socialist roots are at risk of being diluted into a watered-down SDP-like version. Heffer delves into the Labour governments under Harold Wilson, where he served as a Minister of State, and shares intriguing insights into the leadership battles following the 1983 general election. He unveils previously unpublished details from NEC and Shadow Cabinet discussions on a wide range of topics, including the Falklands War, the 1984 manifesto, party democratic organization, and the Militant purge. He also chronicles the escalating crisis in Liverpool, culminating in a robust defense of the embattled councillors. Written by a key player in these events, 'Labour's Future' offers a spirited yet balanced account of the ongoing fight for the Labour Party's soul as it gears up to challenge Margaret Thatcher once again.