UK Politics- Is there a participation crisis in UK? (evidence bank) Flashcards
What was voter turnout in 2024? How did this comapre to previse years? What may the consequences of this be?
-Turnout was 60% which is the lowest at general election science 2001.
-less legitimacy, questions GOV mandate
-‘loveless landslide’
What was voter turnout in 2024?
~60% lowest since 2011
How much lower was voter turnout in 2024 compared to 2019?
~7.6% lower
What percentage of the electorate is a member of a political party?
1.6%
What percentage of the electorate was a member of a political party in 1983?
3.8%
When were 3.8% of the electorate a member of a political party in?
1983
How many members did the conservatives have in 2016
150,000
How many members did the conservatives have in the mid-1990s
400,000
When did the Conservatives have 400,000 members?
mid-1990s
What was LAB membership in 2015?
292,000
What was LAB membership in 2020
580,000
What policy helped to increase LAB membership?
Miliband setting £3 membership fee=> younger border membership ( to blame for Corbyn?)
What was SNP membership around the referendum ( scot referendum)
over 100,000 out of the 5M scot population
What is the E-petition threshold for a GOV response?
10,000
What is the E-petition threshold for a petition being considered for debate in Parliament?
100,000
What percentage of E-petitions fail?
over 99%
What are some examples of pressure groups?
Extinction rebellion, Amensty international,LIFE
What was TU membership at its peak vs now? why did this change occur?
13m->7m
-Thacher put limits on TU power
How many members does the National Trust have
5.3million
What was the largest petition and when was it?
-“Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU.”
-over 6.1 million people.
-2017-19
Define hapathy
People are generally contended and see no need to push for political change
Define Apathy
Lack of interest or awareness of contemporary events and political issues affecting society.
Why was voter turnout low in 2001?
Hapaths with New Labour
What was the turnout for Scot referendum?
84.6%
What was voter turnout in 2001?
59%
