2019 General Election Flashcards
(47 cards)
What is Governing Competency?
The perceived ability of the governing party to manage the affairs of the state well and effectively.
What does Apathy and Disillusion refer to in politics?
A process of disengagement with politics and political activity, characterized by low turnout at elections and poor awareness of contemporary events.
True or False: The 1997 general election was won by Labour.
True
What key event ruined the Conservative Party’s reputation for economic competence?
1992 Black Wednesday.
Who was seen as a young family man with no scandalous past during the 1997 election?
Tony Blair.
Fill in the blank: John Major was seen as a ______ leader who couldn’t keep his party together.
weak
What was one of the significant changes Labour made leading up to the 1997 election?
Moved more to the right, abandoning some old socialist principles.
What happened to Labour MPs after Corbyn was elected leader in 2015?
They started organizing against him.
What allegations were made against Jeremy Corbyn?
Allegations of being a ‘terrorist sympathiser’ and anti-semitism in the party.
What did the Chakrabarti Inquiry conclude regarding antisemitism in the Labour Party?
Labour is not “overrun with antisemitism or any other form of racism.”
What was the outcome of the no-confidence vote against Corbyn?
He refused to step down.
What percentage of the vote did Corbyn receive when re-elected as leader?
62%
What did the Equalities and Human Rights Commission investigate?
Allegations of antisemitism in the Labour party.
What was the title of the leaked dossier written by party staff?
The work of the Labour Party’s Governance and Legal Unit in relation to antisemitism, 2014–2019.
Who was charged with undertaking an independent investigation into the leak?
Respected KC Martin Forde.
What significant political event occurred during the 2017 Election?
A surprise hung parliament.
What was the outcome of Theresa May’s efforts to agree on a Brexit deal?
She resigned as PM.
Who became the new PM after Theresa May resigned?
Boris Johnson.
Why did Labour resist the call for a General Election (GE)?
Until a ‘no deal’ Brexit was off the table.
What did the EU agree to regarding Article 50?
A further extension of the Article 50 period.
What did Labour agree to after the EU’s extension of Article 50?
To the General Election taking place in December.
What major rail project will be built between Leeds and Manchester?
Northern Powerhouse Rail
Focus will also extend to Liverpool.
What is the estimated cost of HS2 as mentioned in the manifesto?
At least £81 billion
HS2 will not reach Leeds or Manchester until as late as 2040.
What program will be renewed to support affordable housing?
Affordable Homes Programme
Aims to deliver hundreds of thousands of affordable homes.
