2015 general election stats Flashcards
Turnout
66.1%
Comment on turnout
Highest this century
What % of votes were cast for Conservatives?
36.9%
If 36.9% votes were cast for Conservatives on a turnout of 66.1%, how much of the electorate actually voted Tory?
24.4%
How much of the electorate actually voted Tory?
24.4%
How much of the electorate actually voted Tory (considering votes cast and overall turnout)?
24.4%
Only 24.4% of the electorate actually voted Tory who obtained “absolute majority”. What does this suggest about the current government?
Questioned legitimacy and strength of mandate
What election was this similar to and why?
2005 where Labour obtained absolute majority on 35.3% of votes
Why is this election similar to 2005?
Labour obtained absolute majority on 35.3% of votes
Explain differential turnout using the 2015 election as egs.
High turnout in areas such as Dunbartonshire East (81.9%) and Renfrewshire East (81.1%)
Lower turnout in areas such as Manchester Central (49.2%) and Stoke-on-Trent Central (49.9%)
Explain the mis-proportionality of FPTP system using results for 3 parties in this election.
SNP got 56 seats on 4.7% of votes
LibDem got 8 seats on 7.9% of votes
UKIP got 1 seat on 12.6% of vote
Explain the voting behaviour in this election of white British ethnics.
39% Tory
31% Labour
Explain the voting behaviour in this election of afro-carribean ethnics.
15% Tory
57% Labour
Who is the new youngest MP - where are they from, who did they replace, youngest since when?
- Mhairi Black
- 20 years old
- Replaced Douglas Alexander in Paisley and South Renfrewshire
- Youngest since 1667’s 13 yr old Christopher Monck
Explain the progression of % of 18-25 voting from 2005-2010-2015.
2005 = 38% voting 2010 = 52% voting 2015 = 58% voting
