Page 3: Scottish Devolution and Modern Labour Policies

Labour's approach to Scottish devolution marked a significant departure from Conservative policies, initially yielding positive results.

Definition: Scottish Devolution refers to the transfer of powers from Westminster to a Scottish Parliament.

Example: Labour won 45% in Scotland compared to Tories' 18.1% following devolution promises.

The 2019 position on living wage and Scottish independence showed dramatically different results:

Highlight: Labour's support among 18-24 year olds reached 62% compared to 19% for Conservatives, though youth turnout remained low.

The SNP's rise in Scotland fundamentally changed the political landscape, with Labour retaining just one Scottish seat by 2019.

Page 1: Income Tax Policies and Electoral Impact

New Labour's approach to income tax represented a significant departure from traditional Labour policies. Blair's commitment to maintaining Conservative tax rates proved strategically successful in attracting middle-class voters.

Highlight: Blair's promise not to increase income tax rates marked a crucial break from Labour's traditional high-tax image.

Example: The 1992 Conservative 'tax bombshell' campaign claimed Labour would cost middle-class families £1,000, demonstrating the political sensitivity of tax policies.

Definition: ABC1 voters refer to middle-class professionals and skilled workers, a crucial demographic for electoral success.

The 2019 approach under Corbyn, focusing on higher taxes for top earners, showed markedly different results in voter demographics.