Evidence

Question 1

In ____, Liberal Democrat ____ __________ introduced a Private Members bill to make ___________ a specific offence and gained support from across the house.

Answer 1

In 2018, Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse introduced a Private Members bill to make upskirting a specific offence and gained support from across the house.

Question 2

In ____, _____ ___________ chose to ignore a ________ ___ ________ report to make ___________ a protected characteristic.

Answer 2

In 2023, Kemi Badenoch chose to ignore a Women and Equalities report to make menopause a protected characteristic.

Question 3

________ ___’s Brexit deal was defeated ___ votes, a record number, with ___ Conservative MPs rebelling.

Answer 3

Theresa May’s Brexit deal was defeated 230 votes, a record number, with 118 Conservative MPs rebelling.

Question 4

___% of bills tabled between 20__-__ came from the __________.

Answer 4

77% of bills tabled between 2015-21 came from the executive.

Question 5

_____ _____ did not lose a single commons vote in his first _ years as PM

Answer 5

Tony Blair did not lose a single commons vote in his first 8 years as PM

Question 6

_______________ of Lobbying Act ____

Answer 6

Transparency of Lobbying Act 2014

Question 7

_________ has been suspended for long periods of time, like January 20__-20__

Answer 7

Stormont has been suspended for long periods of time, like January 2017-2020

Question 8

Scotland has __ tuition fees, Wales capped at ______

Answer 8

Scotland has no tuition fees, Wales capped at £3000

Question 9

_________ Formula means for every __k per head of public spending someone in Scotland receives someone in England will only receive _k in public spending.

Answer 9

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.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

The ___ have grown significantly in Scotland since the introduction of devolution; winning __ seats in the 20__ election.

Answer 11

The SNP have grown significantly in Scotland since the introduction of devolution; winning 48 seats in the 2019 election.

Question 12

In 20__, Scotland voted “No” with __% of the vote in the Scottish independence referendum.

Answer 12

In 2014, Scotland voted “No” with 55% of the vote in the Scottish independence referendum.

Question 13

In a poll by YouGov in 2023, __% of participants answered “No” to the question “Should Wales be an independent country?” and only __% answered “Yes”.

Answer 13

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”.

Question 14

Cameron’s government passed the 20__ _________ ___ legalizing same sex marriage

Answer 14

Cameron’s government passed the 2013 Marriage Act legalizing same sex marriage

Question 15

20__, Boris Johnson announced plans to ban __________ ________

Answer 15

2021 Boris Johnson announced plans to ban conversion therapy

Question 16

When Thatcher came to power the top income tax rate was __% by 19__ Thatcher had brough this to __%.

Answer 16

When Thatcher came to power the top income tax rate was 83% by 1988 Thatcher had brough this to 40%.

Question 17

Labour have pledged to recruit _____ extra neighbourhood police and ____’s showing a strong approach to tackling crime.

Answer 17

Labour have pledged to recruit 13,000 extra neighbourhood police and PCSO’s showing a strong approach to tackling crime.

Question 18

Labour pledge to introduce - £___bn ______ __________: replace upgrade and expand schools, hospitals, care homes and council houses.

Answer 18

£150bn Social Transformation: replace upgrade and expand schools, hospitals, care homes and council houses.

Question 19

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_%

Answer 19

• 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%

Question 20

What was proposed in Liz Truss’s Mini Budget

Answer 20

• Abolish 45% rate of income tax
• Basic rate of income tax cut to 19%

Question 21

In _____, _____ ______ refused to appear in front of ______ ________ __________

Answer 21

In 2022, Priti Patel refused to appear in front of Home Affairs Committee

Question 22

What was interesting about Liz Truss’ cabinet

Answer 22

Liz Truss’ cabinet was the first cabinet where none of the four most senior ministerial post were taken up by a white male.

Question 23

Around __% of select committee recommendations are accepted by the government

Answer 23

Around 40% of select committee recommendations are accepted by the government

Question 24

______ of MPs Act _____
- What is this an example of?

Answer 24

Recall of MPs Act 2015
- Direct Democracy

Question 25

Liz Truss greatly influenced by the ________ __ ________ _______

Answer 25

Liz Truss greatly influenced by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)

Question 26

Voter Turnout in EU referendum

Answer 26

72.2%

Question 27

Voter Turnout in Scottish independence referendum

Answer 27

84.6%

Question 28

2021 London Mayoral Election turnout?

Answer 28

41%

Question 29

_______, _____ and ________ Act _____ strengthens police powers to tackle _________ ________

Answer 29

Police, Crime and Sentencing Act 2022 strengthens police powers to tackle disruptive protests

Question 30

_______ __________ lobbied the government on behalf of _________ ________ allegedly being paid £__ million

Answer 30

David Cameron lobbied the government on behalf of Greensil Capital allegedly being paid £10 million

Question 31

There was a surge in ______ _____ membership in ____ when under new rules it was possible to join the party for just £_

Answer 31

There was a surge in Labour Party membership in 2015 when under new rules it was possible to join the party for just £3

Question 32

In 2019 what was percentage of the electorate that were a member of a political party

Answer 32

2% of the electorate were a member of a political party
Less than a million members of political parties

Question 33

In _____ there was an E-petition to Offer more support to the ____ amidst the _______ which received _________ signatures

What was the government response?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Major Changes of Labour Government of 1945-51

Answer 34

• Creation of NHS
• Nationalisation of industry (coal, steel, power, civil aviation)

Question 35

In ____ UKIP received what % of the vote

Answer 35

12%

Question 36

What’s an example of a pressure group with insider status

Answer 36

the National Farmers Union works with the rural affairs department to help shape policy

Question 37

In ____ the funding of parties was regulated by what act?

Answer 37

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

Question 38

What four changes did the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act bring to the funding of parties

Answer 38

1. People not on the UK electoral roll could no longer make donations
2. Limits were placed on how much could be spent on parliamentary elections
3. Donations over £500 had to be declared
4. Donations over £7500 were to be placed on an electoral register

Question 39

In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Conservatives party receive in donations

Answer 39

£5,300,000

Question 40

In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Labour party receive from public donations

Answer 40

£2,800,000

Question 41

In the third quarter of 2019 (covering the general election) how much did the Green Party receive from public donations

Answer 41

£77,000

Question 42

How much did the _____ trade union donate to the Labour Party in ____ and why is this controversial

Answer 42

The Unite trade union gave £657,000 to the Labour Party in 2017.

1. 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
2. It is also argued the labour party is unduly influenced by trade union leaders because they create so much of their income