REGION Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
WHO DO PEOPLE IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND AND WALES TEND TO VOTE FOR?
A
LABOUR
WORKING CLASS LINKS DUE TO INDUSTRIAL/UBRAN HERITAGE
2
Q
WHO DO PEOPLE IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND WITH EXCEPTIONS TO LONDON TEND TO VOTE FOR?
A
CONSERVATIVE
RURAL AREAS AND SUBURBS WITH HIGHEST LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT AND HOME OWNERSHIP - REFLECTS AFFLUENCE
3
Q
WHO DO PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND TEND TO VOTE FOR?
A
SNP- DUE TO ITS ADVOCACY FOR SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE
4
Q
WHO DO PEOPLE IN WALES TEND TO VOTE FOR?
A
LABOUR DUE THEIR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
5
Q
WHAT IS THE RED WALL?
A
WALL OF LABOUR SAFE SEATS ACROSSS THE NORTH OF ENGLAND WHICH THE TORIES BROKE IN 2019 DUE TO DISLIKE OF CORBYN AND LABOUR’S AMBIGUOUS BREXIT STANCE.
SOME OF THESE CONSTITUENCIES HAD NEVER VOTED CONSERVATIVE B4 2019 E.G WAKEFIELD.
