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New Labour (Emphasis on wealth creation rather than redistribution (Peter…
New Labour
Emphasis on wealth creation rather than redistribution
Peter Mandelson said' We don't care if you're stinking rich as long as you pay your taxes'
They did not make the elimination of inequality a priority.
Introduced a minimum wage of £3.60 per hour
Blair believed an, individuals aspiration to a better life entirely natural
Removed clause IV, the commitment to nationalised industry as the aim of the party.
Embraced the values of the private market for wealth creation
People need to be aware of their responsibilities to the community as well as their rights
Blair sought to impose conditions on the receipt of welfare benefits.
Brought in legal measures to deal with anti-social behaviour, known as ASBO's (Anti-social behavioural orders).
There could be a magistrate, banning an individual from a particular activities or entering a specific area.
In a famous soundbite, Blair declared that a labour government must be 'tough on crime' willing to punish a criminal behaviour, with continuing to tackle poor social conditions.
Responsibility in handling the national finances
The new labour governments aimed to differentiate from earlier social democratic administrations, by conserving resources before investing more in key public services.
A major turning point was the increase in National insurance contributions in 2002, which led to a largest ever rise in spending in the NHS
Influence of liberal ideology on Labour thinking
This showed in devolution - the transfer of central government functions of new representative bodies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - and the passage of human rights act.
New Labour, governments proved willing to curb civil liberties in their campaign against crime and terrorism, extending the time that suspects could be detained before being charged, widening police powers and proposing the introduction of identity cards.
Enlisting the public sector to deliver public services
For example, private finance initiative (FPI) contracts were awarded to private firms to build new schools and hospitals