Tony Blair speech on Labour Party and 2019 General Election

The transcript discusses the Labour Party's history, focusing on New Labour's governance from 1997. It highlights the party's strategic reshaping to appeal to both traditional and aspirational voters, emphasizing social justice, economic reform, and coalition building. The text also addresses the challenges faced, such as middle-class support loss, and stresses the importance of understanding New Labour's legacy to shape Labour's future.

What was a key strategy of the Labour Party to broaden its appeal in the 20th century?

• Rejecting all forms of social liberalism

• Focusing solely on traditional working-class voters

• Ignoring business interests

• Appealing to both aspiration and social justice

During its longest period of governance, what did the Labour Party emphasize in its public service investments?

• Increasing taxes without reforms

• Investing without ensuring wise spending

• Focusing only on urban areas

• Matching investment with reform

Which group did the Labour Party explicitly reject in its worldview during its governance?

• The far left's anti-western perspective

• Traditional working-class voters

• Business leaders

• Aspirational voters

What was a significant outcome of the Labour Party's governance in terms of voter support?

• Increased support from the middle class

• Loss of support from traditional working-class voters

• Formation of a new coalition including aspirational voters

• Complete rejection of Margaret Thatcher's supporters

What is the main purpose of understanding New Labour's place in history according to the transcript?

• To criticize past leadership

• To better forge Labour's future

• To revert to old policies

• To focus solely on traditional voters