2.3Emerging and minor UK parties

Question 1

context on the SNP

Answer 1

• founded in 1934, aim is to secure independence for Scotland from the UK

Question 2

what did Blair grant for the SNP?

Answer 2

• Given the growing strength of the SNP Blair allowed them devolution

Question 3

what did the SNP propose in 2014

Answer 3

• a referendum for independence
• idea was rejected

Question 4

what’s the SNP’s view on Brexit

Answer 4

• Nicola surgeon argues it was done against Scotlands will

Question 5

SNP results for 2015 general election

Answer 5

• won 56/59 seats

Question 6

what is UKIP

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

what is the Green Party?

Answer 7

• won first seat in giving in 2010
• centre left party concerned with environmental issues as well as social inequality