Turnout and abstention

Question 1

What was the turnout in 1997, 2001, 2005?

Answer 1

71. 4%
72. 4%
73. 5%

Question 2

What does the national turnout figure mask?

Answer 2

Massive regional variations

Question 3

In 2005 what was Labour percent of the electorate equivalent to if there had been 100% turnout?

Answer 3

21.6%

Question 4

What are some factors causing differential turnout?

Answer 4

Electoral system in operation
Local or national issues
Media attention

Question 5

Why does turnout vary massively?

Answer 5

Because of age, gender, social class and ethnicity.