{"product_id":"new-labour-new-britain-glen-ohara-9781526146328","title":"New Labour, New Britain?: How the Blair Governments Reshaped the Country","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold and balanced re-appraisal of New Labour in power. \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. New Labour, new Britain? 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Glen O'Hara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1526146320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781526146328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manchester University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Glen O'Hara","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47001611632895,"sku":"9781526146328","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_329c5888-8000-49c2-a9af-9e58d80eb11e.jpg?v=1751601594","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/new-labour-new-britain-glen-ohara-9781526146328","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}