a British political party, formed in 1900 as an amalgam of various trade unions and socialist groups, generally supporting the interests of organized labour and advocating democratic socialism and social equality
any similar party in any of various other countries
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One of the founders of the modern Labour party, Keir Hardie was MP for Merthyr Tydfil from 1900 to 1915 and Labour has emerged from every general election as Wales' largest party since 1922.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Prediction markets indicate that the ruling Labour party could perform poorly at the elections, triggering a potential leadership contest for the prime minister role.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
The former Lothian MSP led the Scottish Labour party from August 2017 to August 2019.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
MPs in the House of Commons, where Starmer's Labour party enjoys a huge majority, have already rejected the proposal once.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Hence its members in Parliament belong to the Liberal or the Labour party, and they sit as Progressives on London local bodies.
From British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals by Barker, J. Ellis
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