Libdems Flashcards
(7 cards)
After 2010 general election they…
✅introduced pupil premium to support funding in school
✅took millions of low income households out of paying tax altogether
❎associated with unpopular conservative policies, committed to not increase uni tuition fees but did. 8 seats at 2015 election.
Campaign
Ran an incredibly successful campaign in 2024 election including lower vote age to 16.
-Ed Davey successful in gaining media attention thru stately if doing fun activities e,g, paddle boarding and bungee jumping.
Success mainly came form voting against the conservatives party.
FPTP disadvantage
Discourages honest voting. People avoid smaller parties if feel votes wasted. Under representation of real preference, reinforcing 2-party dominance.
Economic
Raise an extra £9.5B in health + social care spending.
Education
2024 manifesto also pledged to reinstate maintenance grants for students at university.
Constitutional
Give 16yo the vote
Make HOL elected