2.3 Minor Parties in the UK Flashcards
Name 4 minor parties?
- Lib Dems
- SNP
- UKIP
- Green Party
When did the SNP gain power?
2007
When did UKIP gain its first parliamentary seat?
2015
Where did the Green Party gain its first seat?
Brighton
Name 3 policies of the SNP?
Centre-left
- independence
- abolished tuition fees
- progressive welfare state
Name 3 UKIP policies?
Right wing
- leave the EU with the best possible trade deal
- neoliberal economic policy
- immigration should be heavily restricted
Name 3 Green Party policies?
Left wing
- government should build houses
- tuition fees should be abolished
- save the environment
How has the SNP exerted influence on the government (devolution)?
After the 2014 referendum, the government was forced to grant further devolution powers to the Scottish Parliament
How has UKIP exerted influence on the government (independence)?
Forced the Conservative party to hold the Brexit Referendum in 2016. Also forced extensive controls on immigration
How has the Green Party exerted influence on the government?
Their slow rise has made the Tory government adopt strict controls regarding the environment. Particularly emission
Name 3 beliefs of the Liberal Democrat party?
Centre
- individualism
- equality of opportunity
- support of strong welfare state
How has the Liberal Democrat party exerted influence on the government?
Formed a coalition government with the Torys between 2010-2015
How much funding did the Lib Dem’s receive in 2019?
4.4 million in funding
How much and by whom did UKIP receive in 2017?
Aaron Banks donated 8.4 million !!!!
How much and by whom did the SNP receive in 2017?
Maureen Erasmuson gave £153,000
