Blair; leader, character, ideology

When had Blair joined the Labour Party?

After university

Which party did Blair’s dad support

Conservatives

What social group could the Labour Party not rely on according to modernisers like Blair

Working class vote

Give evidence of how well of a performer Blair was

Performed well in parliament as well as non political TV programmes

Give 3 ways in which Blair portrayed himself as an ordinary person

Wore casual clothes, been in a rock band in uni, watched and supported local football team Newcastle United

What famous speech did Blair make in regards to Diana’s death

‘ the people’s princess’ speech

How much did Blair’s popularity soar to according to an internal Labour Party poll

93%

What did Blair introduce as a middle way between the socialism of old Labour and the Thatcherite policies of the Conservatives

The Third Way

What was a criticism of Blair’s third way

Blair just accepted Thatcherite policies simply to win power as well as ditching traditional old Labour policies

Give 2 ways in which many people in the Labour Party saw success could not last

Tight control over media message, hidden splits within the party hidden, especially Blair and Brown