backbenchers Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Tony Blair lost only four divisions in the commons over ten years most in 2005/6
A
Theresa may lost 33 between 2017-2019 alone
1
Q
this reflects how the combination of a minority gov and an issue like Brexit results in backbenchers having unprecedented influence
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likely to continue in the future as even w significant may and the issue of Brexit being resolved 99 tories still rebelled against covid passports
2
Q
social media has also contributed to BBs being influenced by voters with more scrutiny from the public
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growing number of backbench groups that act like a US style caucus , a voting block
3
Q
one nation caucus
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an estimated 110 conservative MPs are members
is led by Damien green MP
4
Q
northen research group
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behind the big spend agenda
