The Lyons v. Wilkins case (1896-9) and the Origins of the Labour Party

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In this video we explore the first of three legal landmarks that contributed to the formation and rapid growth of the Labour Party at the start of the twentieth century.

Videos on Taff Vale and the Osborne Judgment coming soon.

Sources:
Williamson, A., ‘Lyons v Wilkins and the Right to Peacefully Persuade’ in Historical Studies in Industrial Relations (2018), 39, (1), pp.41-77.
McCord, N. and Purdue, B., British History 1815-1914 (2007)
Cannon, J. and Crowcroft, R., The Oxford Companion to British History (2015)

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