Ayes to the Left : A Future for Socialism

Hain, Peter

ISBN 10: 0853158320 / ISBN 13: 9780853158325

Published by Lawrence & Wishart Ltd, 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ayes to the Left : A Future for Socialism
• Publisher: Lawrence & Wishart Ltd
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0853158320
• ISBN 13: 9780853158325
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • POLITICAL SCIENCES

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Synopsis

While socialism has taken a battering in the last two decades, the new right's free market agenda has failed. New Labour is now at the centre of the political stage and under Tony Blair the Party has transformed itself in a spectacular way.
But what does the left stand for today? Peter Hain, a leading figure in the discussions about the future of the Labour party, offers a new perspective.
He advocates a modern, participatory socialism. Retaining key socialist commitments, to the redistribution of wealth, power and ownership, and to equality in health, education and welfare, he nevertheless rejects the centralisation and bureaucracy of old Labourism. Retrieving the neglected tradition of Libertarian Socialism, he argues for policies which empower ordinary citizens and thereby widen the basis of support for the left.
Focusing upon economic policy, Europe, reform of the British state and the global economy, he concludes with a new strategy for Labour in government. The choice for Britain is stark, he insists: between a remorseless economic decline with social decay, and a new popular socialism.

About the Author

Peter Hain is Chair of Tribune newspaper.