The Effectiveness of Individuals Outside of Parliament on Holding Government to Account

Question 1

Media

Answer 1

• Government Decision making is based on the opinion of Media companies. *David Cameron met with Rupert Murdoch 7 times between 2010 and 2012
• Issues covered by the UK’s tabloid are often convince the Government to take action. *tabloid immigration, David Cameron Eu referendum.

Question 2

Participation

Answer 2

• Voting referendum *2016 72.2% turnout

Question 3

Pressure Groups

Answer 3

• Insider *CBI

- Outsider *Marcus Rashford

Question 4

Petitions

Answer 4

• Mostly don’t work *most signed British petition ever to have another EU vote 6 million signatures, had no effect of policy
• Some do *Marcus Rashford