Referendums examples

Question 1

Example of a big majority (good friday referendum)

Answer 1

• In the Good Friday Agreement referendum in 1998, 71% voted yes compared to just 28% who voted no.

Question 2

Example of a very close result (Welsh devolution referendum 1997)

Answer 2

• In the 1997 Welsh devolution referendum, 50% voted yes compared to 49% who voted no.

Question 3

Example of a big majority (1979 Welsh devolution referendum)

Answer 3

• In the 1979 Welsh devolution referendum, 80% voted no compared to just 20% who voted yes.

Question 4

Local referendum with high turnout (Bedfordshire)

Answer 4

• In the 2001 council tax referendum, the turnout was over 50% which is good for a local referendum.

Question 5

Local referendum with high turnout (Edinburgh)

Answer 5

• In 2005, a congestion charge referendum in Edinburgh was held, with a 62% turnout.

Question 6

Local referendum with low turnout (Manchester)

Answer 6

• In the 2012 mayoral referendum to decide whether Manchester wants a mayor, the turnout was only 24%.