Factors Which Influence Voting Behaviour (Class)

Question 1

Party support Example

Answer 1

In 1974 almost 60% of ABC1 voters supported Conservative while less than 30% of C2DE voters support the Tories

Question 2

Party support balance Example

Answer 2

In the 2017/19 elections, between 40-45% of ABC1 voted Conservative as did around 40-45% of C2DE

Question 3

Constitutional change Example

Answer 3

In the 2014 results, people earning £30,000 or more were 50:50 between yes and no while under £30,000 were almost split 50:50 as well

Question 4

Constitutional change balance Example

Answer 4

Around 55% of ABC1 voters supported staying in the EU while around 63% of C2DE supported Brexit

Question 5

Education Example

Answer 5

In 2017 conservatives led labour by 17% among non-graduated. On the other hand labour led conservatives by 15% among graduates.

Question 6

Education balance Example

Answer 6

The class C2 are the main flattering voters. In 2017, 40% of voted labour and 47% conservatives and in 2019, 49% voted conservatives and 31% labour