2006-12-02 00:02:58 · 3 answers · asked by DAVE 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Clause 4 was never fully put into operation by the Labour Party, under any leader going as far back as Keir Hardy. It was merely a rallying slogan to keep the more militant members happy. Half hearted attempts to proceed towards it, such as the nationalisation of a few major industries, proved economically cumbersome and ultimately unworkable.
The first time the party presented anything approaching a full "clause 4 " manifesto..it was electorally wiped out by an generally unpopular ruling Tory party. And spent 18 years in opposition as a result, unable to do anything other than whine "ooh, stop it, thats naughty .." whilst Thatcher ran amok and lined her own nest.
If ditching a meaningless, outdated, and unpopular Clause 4 from their constitution was the only way to restore Labour to power. then it was worth it. Better even a lame Labour party than any Conservative government, at any price.
2006-12-02 02:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just Noticed that?
Been going since the Thatcher Years!!
2006-12-02 08:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got it right mate
2006-12-02 08:16:09 · answer #3 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋