The Courage of Our Convictions argues that the Labour Party is most successful when it has a reforming passion. By reforming public services to deliver opportunity and security for all, with greater choice to meet the aspirations of the public, the left can shape a new future for the country.

In The Courage of Our Convictions: Why reform of the public services is the route to social justice Prime Minister Tony Blair argues that public services are crucial to Labour's goal of social justice.

Acknowledging that tension exists between national audits and inspections and local autonomy, Blair argues that this can be overcome and sets out his four principles of reform: national standards, devolved power, professionalism and choice.

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