The Independent Labour Party

The Independent Labour Party (ILP) was a British political organization founded in 1893 that aimed to represent workers' interests within a broader political framework. It sought social and economic reforms, advocating for improved workers' rights, public ownership of industries, and reduced inequality. The ILP was influential in shaping the Labour Party and progressive politics in the UK, promoting policies centered on social justice, public welfare, and democratic socialism. Although it eventually disbanded as an independent organization in the 1980s, its ideas helped lay the groundwork for modern social-democratic policies in Britain.