Labour Party Constitution


The Labour Party Constitution is the rulebook of the UK Labour Party.

Original in 1918

The original Labour Party constitution was drafted by Sidney Webb, a founder of the London School of Economics and Fabian Society. The objects of the Labour Party were as follows:

1960 amendments

In 1960, Hugh Gaitskill attempted amendments to the constitution, including change of clause IV, but was voted down. However two further points were added.

Current version

The Labour Party Constitution was amended in 1995 under Tony Blair, and changed the "Aims and Values" under Clause IV as follows.