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One of the two main political parties of Britain.

It came into power after the Second World War and started building up a "cradle to grave" welfare state. Throughout the rest of the twentieth century Labour governments alternated with [Tory Party]? governments.

Under Tony Blair Labour has moved more to the center and away from its socialist origins.
Name of several politicial parties in various countries allied to labour/trade union interests: e.g. British Labour Party, Australian Labor Party, [Irish Labour Party]?.

Name of several politicial parties in various countries allied to labour/trade union interests: e.g. British Labour Party, Australian Labor Party, [Irish Labour Party]?.

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