{"product_id":"new-labour-new-britain-how-the-blair-governments-reshaped-the-country-hardcover","title":"New Labour, New Britain?: How the Blair Governments Reshaped the Country - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlen O'Hara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bold and balanced re-appraisal of New Labour in power.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRewriting the story of New Labour, Glen O'Hara challenges the prevailing narrative to present a more balanced and positive assessment. \u003ci\u003eNew Labour, New Britain?\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to examine both the intentions behind New Labour's domestic policies and their real-world effects, moving beyond the entrenched left-right debates that have dominated the party's legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe period from 1997 to 2007 marked a pivotal moment in modern British history, as New Labour sought to reshape Britain into a more cohesive and forward-thinking society. It saw the rise of socially liberal attitudes and flourishing public services under a government committed to rebuilding and investing in them. Yet New Labour's track record was far from flawless and its legacy remains complicated and contested. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough interviews with key players and rigorous archival research, O'Hara offers a new perspective on Tony Blair's years in power. Painting a fuller picture of New Labour's successes and challenges, he highlights its lasting impact on Britain and offers a thoughtful reassessment of its place in history.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRewriting the story of New Labour, Glen O'Hara challenges the prevailing narrative to present a more balanced and positive assessment. \u003ci\u003eNew Labour, New Britain?\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book to examine both the intentions behind New Labour's domestic policies and their real-world effects, moving beyond the entrenched left-right debates that have dominated the party's legacy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe period from 1997 to 2007 marked a pivotal moment in modern British history, as New Labour sought to reshape Britain into a more cohesive and forward-thinking society. It saw the rise of socially liberal attitudes and flourishing public services under a government committed to rebuilding and investing in them. Yet New Labour's track record was far from flawless and its legacy remains complicated and contested. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough interviews with key players and rigorous archival research, O'Hara offers a new perspective on Tony Blair's years in power. Painting a fuller picture of New Labour's successes and challenges, he highlights its lasting impact on Britain and offers a thoughtful reassessment of its place in history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen O'Hara is Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Oxford Brookes University. A former journalist, he is the author of a series of books and articles about modern Britain, including \u003ci\u003eThe Paradoxes of Progress \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(2012) and \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Water in Post-War Britain \u003c\/i\u003e(2017). He is a regular commentator on British politics and public policy in the press, including the\u003ci\u003e Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTimes Higher Education\u003c\/i\u003e and the\u003ci\u003e New European\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53641481060685,"sku":"9781526146328","price":42.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/um4KOTRsJz9781526146328.webp?v=1775098223","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/new-labour-new-britain-how-the-blair-governments-reshaped-the-country-hardcover","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}