Gladstonian

The track in which he moved, the instruments that he employed, were the track and the instruments, the sword and the trowel, of political action; and what is called the Gladstonian era was distinctively a political era.

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 John Morley 1880

New Labour was a spirited attempt to construct a fresh purpose for the Labour party after the collapse of socialism, by grafting a kind of Gladstonian liberalism (Blair) onto statist social engineering (the rest of the party).

The strange death of political Britain 2008

New Labour was a spirited attempt to construct a fresh purpose for the Labour party after the collapse of socialism, by grafting a kind of Gladstonian liberalism (Blair) onto statist social engineering (the rest of the party).

On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008

In the 1860s and 1870s, Gladstonian Liberalism was characterised by a number of policies intended to improve individual liberty and loosen political and economic restraints.

Everyday Life in the British Parliament: Home Rule | Edwardian Promenade 2009

If they are being guided by Gladstonian liberalism, they are misinterpreting the essence of the GOM's philosophy and policies.

Letters: Co-ops, cuts and the coalition 2011

In Scotland and Wales, it can still draw on the remains of the Gladstonian tradition.

Cameron's Coup 2010

Few Tories would quarrel with Gladstonian Liberalism, but many modern Liberals would.

Cameron's Coup 2010

Brown had flicked the switch by now, restoring himself to Gladstonian mode.

Gordon Brown, Charlie Whelan and Me 2009

Brown had flicked the switch by now, restoring himself to Gladstonian mode.

PMQs of the undead 2009

Thatcher was never a true Conservative; indeed, the Gladstonian liberalism you impute to Blair began with her.

On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008