A New Britain where the extraordinary talent of the British people is liberated from the forces of conservatism that so long have held them back, to create a model 21st century nation, based not on privilege, class or background, but on the equal worth of all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Blair envisions a Britain where talent is freed from class-based conservatism.
- In plain terms
- Create a fair Britain based on worth, not privilege.
- What can you take from it?
- Meritocracy requires breaking down class barriers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we break class barriers?
- What does equal worth mean practically?
Another view
It overlooks structural economic factors beyond conservatism.
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