2.3Emerging and minor UK parties Flashcards
1
Q
context on the SNP
A
- founded in 1934, aim is to secure independence for Scotland from the UK
2
Q
what did Blair grant for the SNP?
A
- Given the growing strength of the SNP Blair allowed them devolution
3
Q
what did the SNP propose in 2014
A
- a referendum for independence
- idea was rejected
4
Q
what’s the SNP’s view on Brexit
A
- Nicola surgeon argues it was done against Scotlands will
5
Q
SNP results for 2015 general election
A
- won 56/59 seats
6
Q
what is UKIP
A
- began as a fringe nationalist party started by Nigel garage in 1991
- won 3.9 million votes but because of FPTP only won 1 seat
- goal was for Brexit to happen, after that was achieved party has kind of resurfaced as reform UK
7
Q
what is the Green Party?
A
- won first seat in giving in 2010
- centre left party concerned with environmental issues as well as social inequality