To What Extent Is The Uk In A Participation Crisis

Question 1

In pp crisis due to low turnout

Answer 1

Low turnout which doesn’t reflect genuine choice
2015: 66% turnout

Question 2

Not in pp crisis due to high turnout in referendums and elections that hold high importance

Answer 2

2016 brexit referendum had the highest notable turnout with 72%

Question 3

Not in pp crisis due to e petitions by pressure groups

Answer 3

2020 child poverty action group, e petition for free school meals which gained 1m signs
Showing that people can pp in politics in other ways

Question 4

In pp crisis as some e petitions do not gain traction and can be ignored

Answer 4

E petition to remove bojo from office following the party gate scandal but only got 15k signs

Question 5

Not in pp crisis due to high party membership

Answer 5

In early 2005 labour had the highest party membership
500k members showing high levels of political engagement

Question 6

In pp crisis due to low levels of party membership

Answer 6

In 2009 there was a decline in figures in labours party membership due to their financial crisis in 2008
Labour pm declined to 200k as traditional party affiliations became less strong