Case Study 2019 General Election

Question 1

Background of the 2019 general election.

Answer 1

Boris Johnson gained the leadership of the Conservative Party on the 24th July 2019 - following the resignation of Theresa May.

Question 2

What issues did Johnson face going into the 2019 general election?

Answer 2

His party had divided views on the issue of BREXIT.

Question 3

What did Johnson promise going into the 2019 general election?

Answer 3

To ‘Get Brexit Done.’

Question 4

What aided Johnson going into the 2019 general election?

Answer 4

His popularity within the public. Johnson was imperative to the Conservative gaining power in 2019 - so much so they used his appearance at the end of the campaign video ‘Vote Conservative Actually.’

Question 5

What issues did Corbyn face going into 2019 general election?

Answer 5

Unlike his successful gain of support in 2017, Corbyn’s 2019 campaign was tainted by anti-semitic claims and unrealistic promises.

Question 6

What did Corbyn promise the electorate if Labour gained power in 2019?

Answer 6

A 4.3% increase on the health budget in the UK - however this made many believe he would raise taxes and deterred many from voting for Labour.

Question 7

What was the result of the 2019 general election?

Answer 7

Johnson (Conservatives) gained a +80 seat majority. They broke the Red Wall.