Abstract
In the closing days of February 1900 a conference of trade unionists and principal socialist societies, took place at the Memorial Hall in Farringdon Street. Its purpose was to discuss the formation of an independent working-class party. The occasion was hardly an auspicious one, since the attention of the nation was directed to events in South Africa. While delegates heatedly debated issues of independence and socialism, London was celebrating the relief of Ladysmith. No time for consolidation was allowed, for by October 1900 a general election had to be faced. Only two Labour Representation Committee candidates were elected, both heavily dependent on Liberal support. In other areas, where Liberal voters were less sympathetic, candidates were heavily defeated.
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