This is the first full-length study of the organization that incubated Britain's most provocative and successful fascist movement. Exploring Sir Oswald Mosley's secession from Labour, his evolving politics and his eventual embrace of fascism, this book examines the process by which he transformed from Labour politician to fascist.

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Matthew Worley is Professor of Modern History at the University of Reading.

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Introduction: Failures: The New Party in History Here are the Young Men: The New Party in Context From Reform to Revolution: New Party Policy Visions of the Near Future: New Party Ideology A Party of a New Type? New Party Organisation London Calling: Journeys Through and Around the New Party Going into Battle: The New Party and Public Politics Outside the Gate: Alternative Routes to Power Leaders of Men: Masculinity and the Promise of a New Life Hurrah for the Greyshirts: The New Party and Fascism Conclusion: a Life of Contradiction: Mosley and the New Party Endnotes Bibliography Index