Evaluate The Veiw That The Uk Is A Multiparty System

Question 1

For: multiparty system

Answer 1

There are a number of parties fighting for significance : cons, labour and pc especially in devolved assemblies
2016 Welsh senned election about got 29 seats, cons 11 seats and pc 12 seats

Question 2

Against: multiparty system

Answer 2

Devolved assembly elections don’t accurately portray the whole uk party system
In general labour is the main party as in 2024 won 411 seats and cons only 121 seats: major difference in seat number

Question 3

For: two party system

Answer 3

Only labour and cons are able to compete effectively: better media coverage, better tactics
Also on opp sides of spectrum so gain voters on both sides increasing their total vote share
2017 cons 42% vs and labour 40% vs 82% vs total

Question 4

Against: two party system

Answer 4

Not 2 party system because labour is not always significant
2010 coalition between cons and ld, allowed ld to gain spotlight, experience in gov, and implement policies

Question 5

For: dominant party system

Answer 5

Only cons is majorly significant
Esp during 1979 and 1992 where they won all 4 elections: showed immense strength in 1982 where they won falklands war
Highlighting strength and capability to not only win elections but wars also

Question 6

Against: dominant party system

Answer 6

Not cons significant because society has evolved and moved past from wanting to maintain traditions of the country
Modern style parties are growing in popularity like labour and green
Cons lost 2024 selection 121 election