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A comprehensive analysis of Labour's battle over ideas whilst in opposition, which focuses on the leadership periods of Ed Miliband and Jeremy Corbyn in particular. From the birth of New Labour to the advent of Corbynism, Batrouni provides a vivid account of the key ideological developments in the Labour party in recent decades. Delving into the totemic battles in the party between hard and soft left, this book examines both the destructive and creative elements of these ideological dramas and provides powerful insider insights from some of the party's most influential thinkers, advisors and MP's. Batrouni explores key periods of Labour's ideological exhaustion and ideational confusion, the resurgence of open debate within the party and the multiple pathways that led to the phenomenal emergence of Corbynism, before providing a detailed analysis of Corbyn's ideas and the chief actors driving it forward. 

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Labour party politics have been a rollercoaster over past decades. Batrouni offers an indispensable guide to this journey. Accessibly written and packed with insights and measured analysis, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Labour's present situation. --Mark Wickham-Jones, University of Bristol

[This book] is well worth reading for anyone interested in Labour's extensive history and may be of particular use to its new leader, a man who needs to ensure he can deal with ideas successfully and ensure that the Labour Party accepts his. Left Foot Forward

[This book] is well worth reading for anyone interested in Labour's extensive history and may be of particular use to its new leader, a man who needs to ensure he can deal with ideas successfully and ensure that the Labour Party accepts his. -- Left Foot Forward Labour party politics have been a rollercoaster over past decades. Batrouni offers an indispensable guide to this journey. Accessibly written and packed with insights and measured analysis, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Labour's present situation. -- Mark Wickham-Jones, University of Bristol

Labour party politics have been a rollercoaster over past decades. Batrouni offers an indispensable guide to this journey. Accessibly written and packed with insights and measured analysis, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Labour's present situation. -- Mark Wickham-Jones, University of Bristol

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Dimitri Batrouni is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Bristol.

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