British Labour Party Is Formed
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Economics
- Subcategories: Labor, Unions, Work, Employment
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, British History
- Geographical Location: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
- Date: February, 1900
Article abstract: The British Labour Party is formed, giving voice to the growing industrial working class and ultimately replacing the Liberal Party as one of the two major political parties in Great Britain.
Summary of Event
Although the British Labour Party did not formally exist under that name until after the general election of January, 1906, the party had actually become a reality after a London conference in February, 1900, established a “Labour Representation Committee.” The creation of a political organization based upon the working class...
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