Emerging and Minor political parties (Green Party) 2.3

Question 1

when was the Green party founded

Answer 1

1973

Question 2

what was it called before

Answer 2

‘PEOPLE’

Question 3

what was it called after ‘PEOPLE’

Answer 3

‘the Ecology Party’

Question 4

when was it called ‘the Green Party’

Answer 4

1985

Question 5

when did the Green Party win its first seat

Answer 5

2010

Question 6

where did the Green Party win its first seat

Answer 6

Brighton

Question 7

who did the Green Party win its first seat to

Answer 7

Caroline Lucas

Question 8

how many votes does the Green Party get around

Answer 8

more than 1 million (but still no seats)

Question 9

what does the Green Party focus on

Answer 9

-reducing social inequality (as well as the environment)
- Pro-European

Question 10

WHAT DOES THE GREEN PARTY STAND FOR : Environmental issues

Answer 10

-phase non-renewable fuels and put in place renewable fuels
-stop fracking

Question 11

WHAT DOES THE GREEN PARTY STAND FOR : Reducing social inequality

Answer 11

-stop NHS privatisation
-abolish uni fees
-wealth tax to fund new jobs
-minimum wage = £10