Old Labour refers to a political ideology that was associated with the British Labour Party before the party leadership shifted to its new direction in the 1990s. Some synonyms for Old Labour include traditionalist, socialist, leftist, radical, and progressive. The party, under Old Labour, held a strong commitment to socialism, trade unions, public ownership of key industries, and a welfare state. However, the term Old Labour also became associated with inefficiency, economic stagnation and high taxes. Today, the term Old Labour is used to describe a political ideology that values economic equality, social justice, and egalitarianism. It remains relevant in the UK political landscape, shaping the ideology of the modern day Labour Party.