Anthony Giddens The Third Way had a far–reaching impact upon the evolution of New Labour in the UK, and upon left of centre policies in many other countries too. Today, nearly a decade later, Labour stands again at a decisive point in its history. A change of leadership can help reinvigorate the party, but winning a fourth term of government will be impossible without reinvigorating Labour?s ideological position and policy outlook. What form should these innovations take? The author argues that the core emphases that have sustained Labour?s hold over power for three successive terms must be maintained. For instance, it would be electoral suicide to abandon the political centre–ground, which is where the large majority of voters locate themselves. However, Labour?s policies should be radically reshaped in areas where they have been unsuccessful, and where new problems have come to the fore. The biggest barrier to securing a fourth term is not Tory renewal, but public disaffection,...