1. The Labour Party:

- it was formed from alliance of Trade Union and intellectuals,

- it was founded in 1900, to:

• protect rights of working class,

• provide voice in Parliament for Trade Unions,

- party of the left,

- government involvement in economy,

- social and economy equality (they believe that someone who is rich should pay high taxes instead of people who are poor – they wanted balance in social groups),

- economic planning,

- public ownership (some things like transport, water, electricity, gas should not be private – only public),

- more internationalism in foreign affairs (they are for the European Union),

- full social services (help for unemployed people, sick people; totally free national health service).

2. Labour Party is sometimes called as Arm of Trade Unions:

This party gets money from Trade Union.

3. If you want to be a member:

- you should join to local associations (regularly pay some money),

- you should be a member of affiliated organizations:

• Trade Unions,

• Cooperative societies.

4. Labour Party Conference:

- it takes place in October in a seaside town,

- it is attended by delegates from:

• Trade Unions,

• cooperative societies,

• associations,

- during the meeting, they make decisions about main lines of party policy,

- The National Executive Committee is chosen during the conference (leader of the party and some important people who approve every-day decisions).

5. Labour Party is mainly popular in: Midlands, Northern England and South Wales.

6. The symbol of Labour Party: