Blair puts 'baby bonds' at heart of DIY welfare state
Article Abstract:
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced two initiatives for a second Labour term to allow low income families to accumulate assets. These schemes are designed to give poorer people more financial independence.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Critical report provides cover for Blair to press ahead with his big idea
Article Abstract:
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's views on increased private sector involvement in public services are discussed. He has stated that there is no ideological barrier to the use of commercial companies in the public sector.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Blair pledges to purge Britain of 'the forces of conservatism.'
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UK Prime Minister Tony Blair presented a vision of a New Britain offering equal opportunities for everyone in his speech to the 1999 Labour party conference. He believes that it is now time for the government to adopt a bolder approach, developing a range of policies and ideas. He wishes to ensure that all children and pensioners are freed from poverty, and wants to ensure that women, blacks and Asians can enjoy unhampered career progression and that inner-city children can gain places at the best universities.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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