Emerging And Minor Parties

Question 1

Scottish National Party (SNP)

Answer 1

. Fortunes of SNP changed dramatically after overall majority in Scottish Parliament election: 69 seats

. 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum: 45% Yes / 55% No

. 2015 SNP swept 56/59 Scottish seats in Westminster

Question 2

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

Answer 2

. Became 3rd most popular in 2015 general election managing to persuade 17m to vote to leave in 2016

.2015 UKIP won 3.8m votes but only 1 seat

. David Cameron held referendum to stop the rise of UKIP: 52% / Leave 48% Remain

Question 3

Impacts of minor parties on UK politics

Answer 3

1. Policy : UKIP led to the EU referendum being called, article 50
   triggered
2. Parties : Fall of Cameron and current splits caused by UKIP
3. The UK : SNP pursued a policy of independence, nearly led to break
   up of UK