representation in Parliament 2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
how many new MPs were there in 2024 general election
A
335 MPs
2
Q
how many MPs are women in Parliament now
A
263 MPs (41% of the House of Commons)
3
Q
how many MPs are BME in Parliament now
A
14%
4
Q
how many MPs are LGBTQ+ in Parliament now
A
64 MPs
5
Q
share of MPs who have gone to Private Schools ( lib dems/labour/con)
A
con - 46%
lib dems - 30%
labour - 15%
6
Q
percentage of MPs which which went to:
- state comprehensive
- state selective
- private school
A
state comprehensive = 63%
state selective = 13%
private school = 23%
7
Q
percentage of UK population which which went to:
- state comprehensive
- state selective
- private school
A
state comprehensive = 88%
state selective = 5%
private school = 7%
