The choice of Ed Miliband as the leader of the Labour Party in 2010 marked
A) a continuation of New Labour policies.
B) the party's adoption of a more progressive ideology without returning to "Old Labour".
C) the party's return to social democracy associated with the Keynesian welfare state and trade unionism.
D) the party's adoption of an even more centrist ideology in order to appeal to Liberal Democrat and moderate Conservative Party voters.
E) a radicalization of the party's ideology moving it to the extreme left.

Question

The choice of Ed Miliband as the leader of the Labour Party in 2010 marked
A) a continuation of  New Labour policies.
B) the party's adoption of a more progressive ideology without returning to "Old Labour".
C) the party's return to social democracy associated with the Keynesian welfare state and trade unionism.
D) the party's adoption of an even more centrist ideology in order to appeal to Liberal Democrat and moderate Conservative Party voters.
E) a radicalization of the party's ideology moving it to the extreme left.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ed Miliband's leadership marked a shift towards a more progressive ideology, aiming to move beyond New Labour without reverting to the traditional "Old Labour" approach. This was characterized by a focus on issues like inequality and climate change, reflecting a modern progressive stance rather than a radical or extreme left position.

The Choice of Ed Miliband as the Leader of the Labour