Political parties Flashcards
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What is organic society?
A living entity where ‘we’ is more important than ‘I’ and where traditional institutions and common culture bind people together
What is paternalistic?
Acting in the interests of others who are unable to make informed moral decisions supposedly as fathers do in relation to children
What is pragmatic?
Belief that action should be shaped by practical circumstances and practical goals that is by ‘what works’ rather than abstract principles
What is One Nation Conservatism?
Aims to heal divisions in society and to ensure that everyone has opportunity to flourish
Who is Frank Hester and what does he have to with parties?
He and his company, TPP, are together the conservatives biggest ever donor for an election campaign, giving 15m.
Who is Richard Harpin and what does he have to do with parties?
Founder of business Homeserve, has given about 2 million since the last election to the conservatives and lent his helicopter to Rishi Sunak.
Who is David Sainsbury and what does he have to do with parties?
A labour peer since 1997, has given 5m to labour under Keir Starmer.
Who is Gary Lubner and what does he have to do with the parties?
Former boss of Autoglass, car repair company, has given almost 6m to the labour party under Starmer.
What kind of funding do Labour typically rely on?
Trade Unions
What kind of funding do Conservatives typically rely on?
Private individual donations, private business donations
What are the main left wing parties in the UK?
- Labour
- Green
- Lib Dems
- Scottish National Party
What are the main right wing parties?
- Conservative
- Reform UK
What are conservatives opinions on free market Capitalism?
Traditionally support a free market economy, believing that private enterprise and competition drive economic growth.
What are the conservatives views on law and order?
Emphasises a tough stance on crime, advocating for robust policing and a strong justice system
What are labour’s views on social justice and equality?
Labour has traditionally believed in reducing social and economic inequalities. Involves policies aimed and wealth distribution, progressive taxation etc.
What are labour’s views on democratic socialism?
Aligned themselves with it, normally.
What are the key features of a political party?
- seek to gain governmental power at local, regional and national levels
- formal organisation - normally a hierarchy including leaders, activists and supporters
- Have a system membership, members share a similar ideologies
What is populism?
Political movement, often represented by a political party, that appeals to people’s emotions.
What ideas and policies are associated with Left Wing Political Parties?
- socialist ideas
- Redistribution of income from rich to poor
- equal rights and opportunity
- public ownership and state control of key enterprises
What ideas and policies are associated with Right Wing Political Parties?
- Anti big government
- Anti - taxation
- Socially conservatism
What are the three main sources of funding for political parties?
- Membership fees
- Donations - these come from individuals, corporations or pressure groups such as trade unions
- Grants - either short money, cranborne money
What is short money?
Money available to the opposition parties to help them with their parliamentary duties but not with campaign or elections expenses
In 2017 how much money did Labour receive in donations and membership fees?
Donations - 17 million
Membership fees - 16 million
In 2017 how much money did conservatives receive in donations and membership fees?
Donations - 35 million
Membership fees - 1.5 million
