Democracy and Participation Flashcards
Brexit
2016
51.89% voted leave.
72% turnout
Party membership
336,000 Labour 2024
131,680 Conservative 2024
Recall of MPs act
Enshrined in 2015
Been used 6 times,
October 2023 MP for wellingborough, Peter Bone was suspended for bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member.
Successful, 13% of constituents signed the petition. Only 10% were needed
Switzerland, Direct democracy
Around 10 referendum style votes a year
5th most democratic state, UK is 17th
Turnout in Switzerland averages under 50%
Good Friday agreement
Turnout of 81%, ended the ‘troubles’
Voter Turnout through the years
Between 1945-97 averaged at 76%
2000 onwards it averages at 64%
Hansard Audit for political engagement
2019
Found that 47% of electorate believe they don’t have an influence on politics
‘Bregret’
March 2024, 57% of voters believe that Brexit was the wrong choice.
Referendum saw misinformation and exaggerated ideas.
Scottish independence
3/4 of Scottish people were involved in an activity related to it, campaigning or social media.
‘second order’ elections
PCC turnout was just 15% in 2012,
Local elections 34% avg turnout 2016,
London mayoral election 40.5% turnout 2024
General election turnout
2024 turnout was 59.9%, drop of 7.9% compared to 2019.
General election popular vote
2024 labour won with 33.7%
Party membership, before
2019 Labour 500,000
1990s Tory 400,000
Voting in younger gens
18-24 year olds voting between 1992 and 2015 has fallen by over 50%
Online engagement
Jeremy Corbyn having 2.4 million followers on Twitter
Nigel Farage having 1.6 million
