Key Facts and Figures Flashcards
What election resulted in Attlee defeating Churchill?
1945
This was a significant election marking the end of World War II in the UK.
Which party did Churchill defeat in the 1951 election?
Labour
Churchill’s victory in 1951 ended the post-war Labour government.
Who was defeated by Macmillan in the 1959 election?
Gaitskell
This marked a continuation of Conservative leadership.
What was the majority margin when Wilson defeated Heath in February 1974?
Hung Parliament
This resulted in a minority government.
In which year did Thatcher first defeat Callaghan?
1979
This election marked the beginning of a long Conservative rule.
Who did Blair defeat in the 1997 general election?
Major
Blair’s victory signified a Labour landslide.
What type of government was formed after the 2010 election?
Coalition
This was between the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats.
Who was defeated by Johnson in the 2019 general election?
Corbyn
Johnson’s victory led to a significant Conservative majority.
Fill in the blank: The 1983 election saw Thatcher defeat _______.
Foot
This election further solidified Thatcher’s leadership.
What was the majority margin when Heath was defeated by Wilson in October 1974?
Majority 3
This was a closely contested election.
List the years in which Thatcher won elections.
- 1979
- 1983
- 1987
Thatcher’s victories characterized the Conservative dominance of the 1980s.
Who did Cameron defeat in the 2015 general election?
Miliband
This election resulted in a Conservative majority.
What was the outcome of the 2017 general election?
Hung Parliament
This led to a minority government under Theresa May.
What was the majority margin when Blair defeated Hague in 2001?
Majority 167
This marked one of the largest majorities in UK history.
Fill in the blank: The 1992 election saw Major defeat _______.
Kinnock
This maintained Conservative power following Thatcher’s era.
Who was the Labour leader during the 2010 elections?
Brown
Brown’s leadership was marked by economic challenges.
What is the overall trend of the general elections listed?
Alternating victories between Conservative and Labour parties
This reflects the political landscape of the UK through decades.
Turnout of 2001 general election?
59.4%
Turnout of 2016 Brexit referendum?
72.2%
Turnout of 2024 general election?
60%
Turnout of 1950 general election?
83.9% (peak point from last hundred years or so)
