2.3 Minor UK political parties

Question 1

When were the SNPs established?

Answer 1

1934

Question 2

Facts about SNP:

Answer 2

• In 2015, SNP won 56/59 Scottish constituencies in Westminster
• In 2019 they won 48 seats
• 3rd largest party in the Commons

Question 3

What are the SNPs key values/policies?

Answer 3

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Further devolution 
Scrap Trident 
Support EU membership 
End austerity 
Tackle climate emergency

Question 4

What SNP policies have been enacted in Scotland?

Answer 4

Free university tuition
Abolition of prescription charges
Voting rights for 16- and 17-year-olds

Question 5

When was the Green Party established?

Answer 5

1985

Question 6

Facts about Green Party:

Answer 6

• Victim of FPTP due to dispersed support

- 2019 elections Green party won just under 3% of the votes and only one seat

Question 7

What are the Green Party’s key values/policies?

Answer 7

• Protection of environment EG 2019 pledge to invest £100 billion a year to reach net zero by 2030
• ‘Green’ economy
• Support for EU membership
• Major investment in public services Eg 2019 pledge to increase NHS spending by £6 billion a year
• Abolition of tuition fees
• Voting rights for 16- and 17-year-olds