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First years don't prove a thing - look to Labour history ...

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The UK Labour party seems to have performed well in its first year in government. Prime Minister Tony Blair has been lucky in some respects, but has also shown considerable political skill. However, history indicates that the situation will not necessarily persist. Indeed, it has been common in the past for Labour governments to experience rapid decline after a successful first year. The experiences of the past show that the current Labour government's performance cannot really be judged until it faces a really serious challenge.

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New Labour is dead, and it's nothing to do with Mandelson's departure

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The concept of New Labour is vanishing as the need to differentiate the UK Labour party from its past fades. The Labour party must now ensure that its philosophy is truly relevant to life in the 21st century.

United Kingdom

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They huff and puff, but Labour MPs are the tamest since 1945

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Labour MPs have become more rebellious recently, but this does not mean that they are actually rebels. Indeed, the Labour party is still extremely cohesive.

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