1997 and 2017 general elections Flashcards
1
Q
How many seats did Labour win in 1997?
A
418
2
Q
What happened to class in the 1997 election?
A
Lots of class dealignment from typical voting behaviours
3
Q
What % of people from all types of employment voted Labour in 1997 and what does this suggest?
A
45% suggesting that Labour had a vast appeal
4
Q
What was the % of non white voters between Labour and Conservatives in 1997?
A
Labour gained 70% of non white votes while the conservatives gained only 18%
5
Q
What % of conservative voters named Brexit as their main issue for the 2017 election?
A
48%