Evidence Flashcards
In ____, Liberal Democrat ____ __________ introduced a Private Members bill to make ___________ a specific offence and gained support from across the house.
In 2018, Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse introduced a Private Members bill to make upskirting a specific offence and gained support from across the house.
In ____, _____ ___________ chose to ignore a ________ ___ ________ report to make ___________ a protected characteristic.
In 2023, Kemi Badenoch chose to ignore a Women and Equalities report to make menopause a protected characteristic.
________ ___’s Brexit deal was defeated ___ votes, a record number, with ___ Conservative MPs rebelling.
Theresa May’s Brexit deal was defeated 230 votes, a record number, with 118 Conservative MPs rebelling.
___% of bills tabled between 20__-__ came from the __________.
77% of bills tabled between 2015-21 came from the executive.
_____ _____ did not lose a single commons vote in his first _ years as PM
Tony Blair did not lose a single commons vote in his first 8 years as PM
_______________ of Lobbying Act ____
Transparency of Lobbying Act 2014
_________ has been suspended for long periods of time, like January 20__-20__
Stormont has been suspended for long periods of time, like January 2017-2020
Scotland has __ tuition fees, Wales capped at ______
Scotland has no tuition fees, Wales capped at £3000
_________ Formula means for every __k per head of public spending someone in Scotland receives someone in England will only receive _k in public spending.
Barnett Formula means for every 11k per head of public spending someone in Scotland receives someone in England will only receive 9k in public spending.
The average annual earnings in the UK for full time employees in 2023 was £__,000 however the annual earning for those in London was £__,000
The average annual earnings in the UK for full time employees in 2023 was £34,000 however the annual earning for those in London was £44,000
The ___ have grown significantly in Scotland since the introduction of devolution; winning __ seats in the 20__ election.
The SNP have grown significantly in Scotland since the introduction of devolution; winning 48 seats in the 2019 election.
In 20__, Scotland voted “No” with __% of the vote in the Scottish independence referendum.
In 2014, Scotland voted “No” with 55% of the vote in the Scottish independence referendum.
In a poll by YouGov in 2023, __% of participants answered “No” to the question “Should Wales be an independent country?” and only __% answered “Yes”.
In a poll by YouGov in 2023, 55% of participants answered “No” to the question “Should Wales be an independent country?” and only 22% answered “Yes”.
Cameron’s government passed the 20__ _________ ___ legalizing same sex marriage
Cameron’s government passed the 2013 Marriage Act legalizing same sex marriage
20__, Boris Johnson announced plans to ban __________ ________
2021 Boris Johnson announced plans to ban conversion therapy
When Thatcher came to power the top income tax rate was __% by 19__ Thatcher had brough this to __%.
When Thatcher came to power the top income tax rate was 83% by 1988 Thatcher had brough this to 40%.
Labour have pledged to recruit _____ extra neighbourhood police and ____’s showing a strong approach to tackling crime.
Labour have pledged to recruit 13,000 extra neighbourhood police and PCSO’s showing a strong approach to tackling crime.
Labour pledge to introduce - £___bn ______ __________: replace upgrade and expand schools, hospitals, care homes and council houses.
£150bn Social Transformation: replace upgrade and expand schools, hospitals, care homes and council houses.
In 201, Corbyn pledged to significantly increase taxes by introducing a new __% tax rate for those earning over £1__,000 and raising corporation tax from 2% to 2_%
- In 2019, Corbyn pledged to significantly increase taxes by introducing a new 50% tax rate for those earning over £125,000 and raising corporation tax from 21% to 26%
What was proposed in Liz Truss’s Mini Budget
- Abolish 45% rate of income tax
- Basic rate of income tax cut to 19%
In _____, _____ ______ refused to appear in front of ______ ________ __________
In 2022, Priti Patel refused to appear in front of Home Affairs Committee
What was interesting about Liz Truss’ cabinet
Liz Truss’ cabinet was the first cabinet where none of the four most senior ministerial post were taken up by a white male.
Around __% of select committee recommendations are accepted by the government
Around 40% of select committee recommendations are accepted by the government
______ of MPs Act _____
- What is this an example of?
Recall of MPs Act 2015
- Direct Democracy
Liz Truss greatly influenced by the ________ __ ________ _______
Liz Truss greatly influenced by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
Voter Turnout in EU referendum
72.2%
Voter Turnout in Scottish independence referendum
84.6%
2021 London Mayoral Election turnout?
41%
_______, _____ and ________ Act _____ strengthens police powers to tackle _________ ________
Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 strengthens police powers to tackle disruptive protests
_______ __________ lobbied the government on behalf of _________ ________ allegedly being paid £__ million
David Cameron lobbied the government on behalf of Greensil Capital allegedly being paid £10 million
There was a surge in ______ _____ membership in ____ when under new rules it was possible to join the party for just £_
There was a surge in Labour Party membership in 2015 when under new rules it was possible to join the party for just £3
In 2019 what was percentage of the electorate that were a member of a political party
2% of the electorate were a member of a political party
Less than a million members of political parties
In _____ there was an E-petition to Offer more support to the ____ amidst the _______ which received _________ signatures
What was the government response?
In 2020 there was an E-petition to Offer more support to the Arts amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic which received 175,000 signatures
It was Debated in Parliament in June 2020 and the government announced more funding to protect the arts
Major Changes of Labour Government of 1945-51
- Creation of NHS
- Nationalisation of industry (coal, steel, power, civil aviation)
In ____ UKIP received what % of the vote
12%
What’s an example of a pressure group with insider status
the National Farmers Union works with the rural affairs department to help shape policy
In ____ the funding of parties was regulated by what act?
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000
What four changes did the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act bring to the funding of parties
- People not on the UK electoral roll could no longer make donations
- Limits were placed on how much could be spent on parliamentary elections
- Donations over £500 had to be declared
- Donations over £7500 were to be placed on an electoral register
In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Conservatives party receive in donations
£5,300,000
In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Labour party receive from public donations
£2,800,000
In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Green Party receive from public donations
£77,000
How much did the _____ trade union donate to the Labour Party in ____ and why is this controversial
The Unite trade union gave £657,000 to the Labour Party in 2017.
- Trade union donations to Labour have been criticised as members are not given a clear enough choice in whether their subscription should be spent that way
- It is also argued the labour party is unduly influenced by trade union leaders because they create so much of their income
