Evaluate The Key Determinants Of Success Of Political Parties

Question 1

For: party leadership

Answer 1

Charismatic leaders can inspire voters and provide clear direction, influencing the success of the party and can shape the parties image
Tony Blair labour 1990s, new labour approach and won the election

Question 2

Against: party leadership

Answer 2

Good leadership alone is not a guarantee of success
May 2017 had poor leadership, weak communication and inability to to control party factions but still won 318 seats

Question 3

For: party ideology/ policy positioning

Answer 3

Parties that position themselves effectively are likely to win elections
Cons under David Cameron in 2015 was successful due to his ability to capture centre right ground and therefore get voters from both the centre and the right

Question 4

Against: party ideology/ policy positioning

Answer 4

Even if a party is positioned to where they think they will succeed ppl want to see a party adressing key issues
Labours ideological shit failed in 2019 due to his hard left policies like nationalisation of key industries rather than growing issues like housing

Question 5

For: electoral system

Answer 5

Fptp advantages larger parties as smaller parties struggle to convert their votes into seats
2019 general election conc won 44% of votes and secured 365 seats showing that fptp has a clear impact in how votes are translated into seats

Question 6

Against: electoral system

Answer 6

While it benefits larger parties, it also leads to unrepresentative outcomes.
2019 general election with the green part, received 2.7 million votes but only secured 1 seat