1906 - 2 groups: socialists and the trade unionists
Leaders (chairmen of the party):
- Keir Hardie - up until 1907
- Arthur Henderson - 1908 - 1910
- Barnes - 1910
- Ramsey MacDonald - 1910 - 1914
Successes:
- Guv accepted their advice in 1906 when planning Trade Disputes Act
- Miners MPs swithed their support from the liberals to labour in commons
- 1910 election - won 45 seats
- MPs gained a salary in 1911
- Had gains at local levels (town councils)
- Growing support of the trade unions - vital
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