Editing Lib–Lab pact (section)

==19th century==
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Before the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] had been formed, various candidates stood for [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament]] with backing from both the [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal Party]] and the [[Labour Representation League]]; these included [[Thomas Burt]], [[Henry Broadhurst|Harry Broadhurst]] and [[Alexander Macdonald (Lib-Lab politician)|Alexander Macdonald]]. These MPs were referred to as "Lib–Lab", although there was not a formal pact.

This agreement eventually fell apart with the formation of the [[Independent Labour Party]] and the [[British Labour Party#Labour Representation Committee (1900–1906)|Labour Representation Committee]].