UK Politcal Parties: The Factors That Affect Parties And Their Electoral Outomes Flashcards
How does relevance and attractive of main parties affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
-the Conservative offer ‘Get Brexit done’ resonated with voters in a way that labours more convoluted Brexit policy did not
How does leadership affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
-a strong personality and good communication skill in a leader can make or break a party election campaign, for example Theresa may came across as somewhat robotic performer in 2017, with her repeated emphasis on ‘strong and stable government’.
-By contrast Labour initially seen as underdog performed better than expected in this area and went down especially well with younger voters
In what festival did Corbyn receive applauses when appeared in stage ? In which years ?
Glastonbury festival in 2017 and again in 2019
How does a committed and energised group of activist on the ground affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
-parties need local campaigners to hand out leaflets, canvas door to door and coordinate the campaign in the constituencies
How does the strength and situation of the opposition affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
-in 2019 Johnson was a formidable and experienced campaigner, by contrast the newly elected lid dem leader Jo Swinson was less assured candidate and arguably made a huge and ultimately unsuccessful gamble in campaigning or a clear ‘stop Brexit’ approach with any second referendum or renegotiation
How does party unity affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
- although the tories had been in deep disarray under May, Johnson largely resolved this by removing the whips from 21 rebel MPs several of whom including key figures such as former chancellor Philip Hammond, decided not to contest their seats again. Labour meanwhile remained heavily factionalised and dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism such as Ian Austin who resigned from the party over the scandal
How does the electoral system affect their electoral outcome using an example ?
-the Liberal Democrat’s are particularly disadvantaged, in 2019 despite winning over 11% of the total vote they were awarded just 1.7% of the seats. By contrast the Conservative received just over 43% of the vote but 56% of the seats
