The Labour Party and Constitutional Reform

A History of Constitutional Conservatism
2008. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-230-20535-2
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 410 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 635 g

Examines the Labour Party's approach to constitutional reforms in historical context, and how these have been pursued more to 'modernize' political institutions, rather that radically transform them. Explains the reasons for this constitutional conservatism, and the debates which specific reform proposals have prompted in the Party.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dorey, P.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: The Labour Party and Constitutional Reform Electoral Reform The House of Commons The House of Lords Reform The Civil Service Open Government and Freedom of Information Scottish Devolution Welsh Devolution English Regionalism Northern Ireland Conclusion: A Century of Constitutional Conservatism Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

PETER DOREY  is Reader in British Politics at Cardiff University, UK. He has published widely on various aspects of post-1945 British politics and public policy. His previous books include , , and .