The Making of New Labour's European Policy

Russell Holden considers the policy reversal on Europe made by the Labour Party between 1983-1999, analyzing how the party became pro-European. Placing particular emphasis on how this change was conceived and implemented, Holden concentrates on how the European issue became a political priority and dynamic tool for promoting economic reform and party unity, two essential requirements in making "New Labour" a credible alternative government.

Author Biography: Russell Holden is Senior Lecturer in European Studies at the Business School, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.