Political Parties- The Ideas, Policies Of Other Parties Flashcards
Which parties should you know the main political stance of and impact of ?
+ United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP)
+ Brexit Party
+ Scottish National Party (SNP)
+ Plaid Cymru (Welsh Nationalists)
+ Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) (Northern Ireland conservatives)
+ Sinn Fein Northern Ireland Irish nationalists)
Green New Deal
A set of proposals to create a more environmentally sustainable economy that also addresses structural inequality and poverty.
Policies include measures to insulate homes and creating jobs in green industries such as wind turbine production.
Political stance of SNP
Left
SNP policies
+ A second Scottish independence referendum
+ In the absence of independence, as much devolved power as possible, including on matters such as employment law
+ Close ties to the EU
+ End austerity by lifting benefit caps and halting universal credit
+Strong support for public-sector health and education
+investment in renewable energy and support for a Green New Deal
+Cancellation of the Trident nuclear missile programme
Brexit Party political stance
Right
Brexit Party policies
+ A ‘clean break’ Brexit
+ Abolish the House of Lords and reform the voting system
+ Oppose privatisation of the NHS
+ End the BBC licence fee
+ Caps on immigration
UKIP political stance
Right
UKIP policies
+ Complete withdrawal from the European Union
+ End the BBC licence fee
+ Caps on immigration
+ Increase in police numbers
Green Party political stance
Left
Green Party Policies
+Environmental protection with support for a Green New Deal +Support for a universal basic income
+ Close ties to the EU
+ Political reform, including changing the electoral system and lowering the voting age
Plaid Cymru political stance
Left
Plaid Cymru Policies
+ Similar nationalist policies to the SNP but acceptance that Welsh independence is unlikely for many years
+ Similar economic and social policies to the SNP
Democratic Unionist Party political stance
Right
Democratic Unionist Party policies
+ Close ties between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK
+ Keeping an open border with the Republic of Ireland after Brexit +Resistance to liberal social policies such as same-sex marriage
+ Opposition to integration of religious schools
Sinn Fein political stance
Left
