Voting Behaviour and the Media

Question 1

When was the 2024 General Election held?

Answer 1

4th July 2024

Question 2

What was the vote share of the Labour Party in the 2024 election?

Answer 2

33.7%

Question 3

How many seats did the Labour Party win in the 2024 election?

Answer 3

411 seats

Question 4

What was the Conservative Party’s vote share in the 2024 election?

Answer 4

23.7%

Question 5

What was significant about the 2024 election in terms of proportionality?

Answer 5

It was the least proportional election since UK elections began

Question 6

How many seats did the Liberal Democrats win in the 2024 election?

Answer 6

72 seats

Question 7

What was the turnout percentage in the 2024 election?

Answer 7

59.9%

Question 8

What key factor contributed to the Labour Party’s success in the 2024 election?

Answer 8

Public desire to get the Tories out

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The Conservative Party had its worst result in its parliamentary history, winning just ______ seats.

Answer 9

121

Question 10

What major event in June contributed to Reform UK’s rise in support?

Answer 10

Nigel Farage announced he would stand in Clacton

Question 11

What was the net favourability of Rishi Sunak on election day?

Answer 11

-51%

Question 12

True or False: The Labour Party’s victory was built on major popular support for their policies.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What was the public perception of the Conservative Party in the lead-up to the 2024 election?

Answer 13

Incompetent and untrustworthy

Question 14

What strategy did Ed Davey employ during the campaign?

Answer 14

Doing fun activities to gain media attention

Question 15

What was the effect of tactical voting in the 2024 election?

Answer 15

Hurt Conservatives and helped Labour and Liberal Democrats

Question 16

What demographic was more likely to vote for Labour in the 2024 election?

Answer 16

Younger voters

Question 17

What percentage of 18-24 year olds voted Green in the 2024 election?

Answer 17

18%

Question 18

What was the estimated percentage of Jewish voters supporting Labour in 2024?

Answer 18

40%

Question 19

What was a major reason for Labour’s Muslim vote drop from 2019 to 2024?

Answer 19

Failure to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The Conservative Party lost significant support in the ______ region during the 2024 election.

Answer 20

North of England

Question 21

What impact did the First Past The Post voting system have in the 2024 election?

Answer 21

Underrepresentation of minor parties

Question 22

What was the main focus of voting behavior in the 2024 election?

Answer 22

Government’s record rather than policy differences

Question 23

What was the public’s view of Rishi Sunak as a leader during the 2024 election?

Answer 23

Smug and out of touch

Question 24

What was the Conservative Party’s reputation for economic management by 2024?

Answer 24

Wrecked due to scandals

Question 25

What was the policy difference between Labour and Conservatives regarding tax?

Answer 25

Both promised not to raise income tax, national insurance or corporation tax

Question 26

What percentage of the vote did Reform UK receive in the 2024 election?

Answer 26

14%

Question 27

What was the main reason for the Conservatives losing their traditional heartlands?

Answer 27

Incompetence and loss of trust

Question 28

What role did social media play in the 2024 election?

Answer 28

Growing source of news, especially for those under 50

Question 29

What social factors continued to be important in the 2024 election?

Answer 29

Age and education level ## Footnote These factors influenced voter behavior and preferences.

Question 30

Which mediums remain important sources of news for voters according to YouGov polling?

Answer 30

Newspapers, TV, and radio ## Footnote Despite a decline in print newspapers, their websites have significant traffic.

Question 31

What percentage of voters under 50 access news through social media?

Answer 31

Majority ## Footnote Facebook is the most significant platform, with 69% of voters using it regularly.

Question 32

Which newspapers endorsed the Labour Party in the 2024 election?

Answer 32

The Sun, the Sunday Times, and the Financial Times ## Footnote This was an increase in endorsements compared to 2019.

Question 33

Which right-wing papers continued to back the Conservative Party?

Answer 33

The Telegraph and Daily Mail ## Footnote The Daily Mail even published a tactical voting guide against Labour.

Question 34

What did pre-election polling indicate about the readership of the Daily Mail and Telegraph?

Answer 34

52% of Daily Mail's readership and 47% of Telegraph’s readership intended to support Labour ## Footnote This suggests readers do not strictly follow the news they read.

Question 35

What was the viewership of the ITV debate between Sunak and Starmer on June 4, 2024?

Answer 35

4.8 million viewers ## Footnote This was 2 million less than the equivalent debate in 2019.

Question 36

How much was spent on digital advertising in the 2024 election?

Answer 36

Higher than any previous election ## Footnote Over £1 million was spent on election day alone.

Question 37

How much did Labour spend on Google Ads during the campaign?

Answer 37

Over £2 million ## Footnote This was significantly more than any other party.

Question 38

What criticism did the Speaker of the House of Commons have regarding the Chancellor's actions?

Answer 38

Prematurely disclosing Budget details to the media ## Footnote This undermines the role of Parliament in policy scrutiny.

Question 39

What was the reason for Louise Haigh's resignation in November 2024?

Answer 39

News reports of a fraud conviction in 2010 ## Footnote She had informed Starmer about the conviction when appointed to the shadow cabinet.

Question 40

What does IMR stand for in the context of ministerial conduct?

Answer 40

Individual Ministerial Responsibility ## Footnote It emphasizes the need for ministers to act with openness and integrity.

Question 41

What criticism did Elon Musk face regarding social media's impact on democracy?

Answer 41

Spreading disinformation and hate against Jess Phillips ## Footnote His comments led to threats against Phillips' life.

Question 42

What was the controversy surrounding Lord Waheed Alli in summer 2024?

Answer 42

Allegations of cronyism and accepting substantial gifts ## Footnote The scandal was referred to as 'freebiegate' and included gifts over £107,000.

Question 43

What is 'Operation Integrity' in the context of the Labour government?

Answer 43

A project involving Lord Alli's advice on public appointments ## Footnote This raised concerns about the influence of unelected individuals in government.

Question 44

How did the media contribute to public trust issues in politics after the 2024 election?

Answer 44

By exposing cronyism and holding the government accountable ## Footnote This highlights the media's role in upholding democracy.