Topic 3: Political Parties Flashcards
1
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- Explain and analyse 3 ways political parties are funded:
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- party Membership – Conservatives got like £1.5m in 2023
- Wealthy donors – Lord Sainsbury- £2m to labour in 2023
- Policy Development Grants - assist parties in developing their policies; overseen by the Electoral Commission.
2
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- Explain and analyse three ways in which minor parties can have an impact upon the political agenda in the UK:
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- Raising specific issues – Green Party’s focus on climate change influencing policy debates (e.g., 2050 net zero target).
- The Scottish Greens - influenced the Scottish Gov through cooperation agreement with SNP, pushing policies on renewable energy and climate change, such as banning new fossil fuel extraction projects.
- Electoral threat – UKIP’s rise pressured the Conservatives to hold the Brexit referendum to prevent vote splitting
3
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- Explain and analyse 3 key policies of the Conservatives:
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- Economic Policy: Lower taxes and less public spending to grow the economy—but risks cutting vital services.
- Immigration: Stricter controls to protect jobs and services—though some industries may struggle without migrants.
- Levelling Up: Invest in poorer regions—but progress has been criticised as too slow. This won red wall constituencies
4
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- Explain and analyse 3 key policies of Labour:
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- Tax private schools- they avoid paying VAT on fees. - Labour will raise vital money needed to improve standards in stretched state schools with more teachers.
- End hotel use for asylum seekers - costs the British taxpayer ”£8 million a day” - return people to safe countries
- Greater support for female victims of violence- create a requirement for a rape unit in every police force and fast track courts and legal advice for rape victims.
5
Q
- Explain and analyse 3 key policies of the Liberal Democrats:
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- 8000 more GPs in England
2.public spending - spend almost £27bn more a year by 2029. - Reach net zero by 2045 (stop harmful gases into atmosphere)
