Peter Dorey is Lecturer in Politics at the School of European Studies, University of Cardiff.

• 1 The Conservative Party and the trade unions 2 The Conservative Party and trade unionism, 1799–1945 3 The search for conciliation, 1945–1964 4 Formulating a legalist policy, 1964–1970 5 The experiment with legalism, 1970–1974 6 Back to the drawing board, 1974–1979 7 The ‘step-by-step’ approach to trade union reform, 1979–1994 8 Conservatism and trade unionism in Britain

'A lucid and well-researched book on Conservative Party policy towards the trade unions since 1945.' - Parliamentary History'A solid and well-written account.' - West European Politics