The extent to which a multiparty system exists in Britain

Question 1

In terms of Westminster, after the 2019 election what was the percentage of seats held and combined vote share by the two largest parties?

Answer 1

• 87% seats

- 76% vote

Question 2

However, after the 2010 election what was the percentage of seats held and combined vote share by the two largest parties?

Answer 2

Tory/Labour vote was only 65%

Share of seats was at 87%

Question 3

Where is the picture very different?

Answer 3

Devolved assemblies, the UK contigent to the European Parliament and many town halls

Question 4

How many parties won seats in the last European elections in 2019?

Answer 4

No fewer than 10

Question 5

What kind of politics does Scotland have?

Answer 5

three-/four-party politics

Question 6

Are the Lords a multiparty chamber?

Answer 6

Yes, with no party having an overall majority

Question 7

What could be said about FPTP?

Answer 7

Where FPTP is absent, a multiparty system is often present