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The Era of New Labour, 1997–2007 (A-level only)
Modern Britain, 1979–2007 (A-level only): The Era of New Labour, 1997–2007 (A-level only)
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AqaA LevelHistory2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007
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The Era of New Labour, 1997–2007 (A-level only)4 objectives
- The Labour governments: Blair as leader, character and ideology; constitutional change; domestic policies; Brown and economic policy; Northern Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement.
- The Conservative Party: leaders and reason for divisions; reason for electoral failures in 2001 and 2005.
- Social issues: workers, women and youth; the extent to which Britain had become a multicultural society.
- Foreign affairs: attitudes to Europe; the 'special relationship' with USA; military interventions and the 'war on terror'; Britain's position in the world by 2007.
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New LabourGood Friday AgreementElectoral FailureInternal DivisionsMulticulturalismSocial JusticeSpecial RelationshipHumanitarian Intervention
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- Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing policies or events, always include specific examples to support your arguments.
- Use Specific Examples: When discussing electoral failures, always support your points with specific examples from the elections.
Common mistakes
- Overgeneralizing New Labour's policies: It's important to recognize that New Labour combined market-oriented policies with a commitment to social equity, reflecting a blend of ideologies.
- Confusing Party Leaders: Ensure to clearly differentiate between the leaders and their respective impacts on the party's electoral performance.
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