Mr Morgan compared New Labour to the Venus de Milo statue
First Minister Rhodri Morgan has predicted the end of New Labour in a speech in Swansea.
He praised New Labour as the most successful electoral project in Labour's history but warned it was now showing its age.
The comments indicated Mr Morgan believes New Labour may cease to exist once Tony Blair leaves office.
Mr Morgan also called for "21st Century socialism" to reconnect the party with voters.
2006-12-01 00:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I see 21st century soclaism as a return to nationalisation of natural monoplies, a forign policy based on peace, disarmemnt, and mutual co-operation. A fair minimum wage, increased power for trade unions, more worker owned/run factorys/companies. Higher taxation for the rich and less for the poor (radical i know), and a overall return to the principles of Socialism, peace, justice, and liberty - in my opinion this would help Labour connect with voters.
2006-12-01 00:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by isthisinuisetoo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
New Labour is a contradiction in terms. We need to call ourselves labour again as the 'new' part is not new anymore.
What Rhodri Morgan means by 21st century socialism is a return to the good aspects of socialism that can work effectively on a grand scale such as nationalised industries, larger emphasis on community and continued devolution across the countries of britain so that poeple have a bigger say in how their country is governed.
New labour as it is will not end with the next leader, it will end when the next generation of labour politicians enter parliament as the exising ones are all architects of the new labour brand.
2006-12-03 07:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Labour's main problem at an election, is that it must take what is known as Middle England with it. That is, if the Labour party gets 'socialist' in the real meaning of the word, then it becomes un-electable as far as Middle England is concerned who turn their attention to the Conservative Party.
2006-12-02 03:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about British politics, but I was disappointed when I heard the 'calls' for Tony Blair to leave office. Why? From afar, he seems to be a great leader, and a Labour one to boot, so why get rid of him? I certainly hope the Labour party doesn't cease to exist. I will be interested to read the responses to your query, and to find out what "21st Century socialism" is.
2006-12-01 08:36:57 · answer #4 · answered by Kesta♥ 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it will mean greater democracy, particularly in the workplace. People in the 21st century like having the freedom to control their own lives, and if it also means it will come with economic security, rather than living only to serve a few wealthy business owners, then it can be quite popular.
2006-12-01 15:09:58 · answer #5 · answered by cyu 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too Too Late , the truth is out and the S H I T is about to hit the Fan
2006-12-01 08:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Old stale,sour wine in a new bottle.
2006-12-01 08:19:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋