Poltics: 2.2 Established political parties Flashcards
What are the three main national political parties in UK politics?
The Conservative Party, the Labour Party, and the Liberal Democrats.
What is the origin of the Conservative Party?
It emerged from the Tory group within parliament in the mid-nineteenth century.
When was the Labour Party formed?
At the start of the twentieth century by trade unions and socialist organisations.
How did the Liberal Democrats come into existence?
Through the merger between the Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1988.
What do nationalist parties aim to do?
Nurture the shared cultural identity and language of indigenous people in a geographical area.
What is an example of a nationalist party in Scotland?
The Scottish National Party (SNP).
What has been the trend regarding single-issue parties in recent years?
There has been a rise in the number of single-issue parties contesting elections in the UK.
What is an example of a single-issue party that offers a wide-ranging programme rooted in a particular perspective?
The Green Party.
What issue did UKIP primarily campaign on?
The European Union.
How do single-issue or ideological parties often blur the line with pressure groups?
Their primary goal is to raise awareness of a particular issue rather than winning an election.
Who was elected leader of UKIP in 2016?
Paul Nuttall was elected leader of UKIP in 2016.
He replaced Nigel Farage.
What percentage of support did Paul Nuttall receive among party members?
Paul Nuttall won 62.6% of support among party members.
What did Paul Nuttall promise in his leadership campaign?
He promised to ‘put the great back into Britain’ and force the government to ‘give us a real Brexit’.
What was significant about UKIP’s leadership election in 2016?
It was UKIP’s second leadership election in a year.
Who acted as interim leader while the second leadership race took place?
Nigel Farage acted as interim leader.
What did Paul Nuttall want to achieve with UKIP?
He wanted to replace the Labour Party and make UKIP the patriotic voice of working people.
What issues did Paul Nuttall focus on for working-class people?
He focused on immigration, crime, defence, foreign aid, and job market prioritization for British people.
