Voting behaviour + the media Flashcards
(17 cards)
Why has partisan dealignment occurred over the last half century? (Counter: Partisan dealignment has weakened class-based voting)
Shift from old labour to new labour 1997 where middle class voters were targeted making the two largest parties more similar in their policy.
Under who were disparities that caused differences in voting behaviour between classes evident? (Claim: Class-based interests can be seen to influence voter preferences)
In 2017 under Corbyn as he focused on nationalisation and public services which appealed to C2 and DE voters.
A trend that shows class-based voting has not disappeared (Claim: Class-based interests can be seen to influence voter preferences)
Rise in C2DE voters supporting right wing parties and increased ABC1 support for left and centre parties - there instead a prioritisation of different issues among classes
According to the BBC how much of the electorate vote based on class? (Claim: Class-based interests can be seen to influence voter preferences)
40%
Why did many of Labour’s ‘red wall’ constituencies turn blue in 2019 general election? and what does it show? (Counter: Partisan dealignment has weakened class-based voting)
Many who voted to leave the EU in 2016 Brexit referendum felt alienated by Labour’s second referendum and pro-EU stance – shows that significant issues can cause partisan dealignment and cause people not to be attached to one party due to class.
In the 2024 election how did ABC1 voters vote? and why? (Counter: Partisan dealignment has weakened class-based voting)
Voted Labour has they felt Brexit under the Conservatives had not brought promised benefits.
In 2024 general election Reform UK experienced a rise in votes from which group, how much, and why? (Counter: Partisan dealignment has weakened class-based voting)
Rise in C2DE voters at 20% as Reform’s anti-EU and anti-immigration stance appeal to those in “left-behind” areas + shows Brexit is still a fault line for many.
In the local elections Reform won what percentage of the vote in which demographic area? (Counter: Partisan dealignment has weakened class-based voting)
39% of the vote in heavy working class areas.
In 2024, YouGov recorded what percentage of 18-24 year olds voting Labour? and what percentage of 70+? (Claim: Age seems to better define voting behaviour)
41% - 20%
In 2024, YouGov recorded what percentage of 70+ year olds voting Conservative? and what percentage of 18-24 year olds? (Claim: Age seems to better define voting behaviour)
46% - 8%
Example of age as an indicator of voting not being seen continuously - 2019 (Counter: age as a pattern has not been seen continuously)
Young working class voters who supported Brexit after feeling alienated by EU policies had leaned towards Conservative party under BJ in 2019.
Example of age as an indicator of voting behaviour not being seen continuously - 2024 (Counter: age as a pattern has not been seen continuously)
Older population support for Labour increased from 14% in 2019 to 20% in 2024 due to concerns over NHS, social care and Labour’s promises of pensions and welfare protection.
After 1992 general election the Sun claimed it had accurately determined outcome stating what after endorsing who? (Claim: In recent years the media has had a growing influence on voting behaviour)
It’s the Sun Wot Won it - after endorsing Major’s campaign
Who did The Sun endorse in 1997? (Claim: In recent years the media has had a growing influence on voting behaviour)
Tony Blair who won a landslide victory
The Sun has backed the party to get the most MPs at each general election going back to what year and who? (Claim: In recent years the media has had a growing influence on voting behaviour)
1979 - Margaret Thatcher
What was a partial reason for Corbyn’s loss in the 2017 general election? (Claim: In recent years the media has had a growing influence on voting behaviour)
Corbyn faced intense criticism over alleged extremism and anti-semitism - shows how media shapes public perception of party leaders.
Why is the media not influential in terms of changing how people vote? (Counter: it may not be as influential in terms of changing how people vote)
Most people consume media that align with their existing views (cognitive bias) – left leaning voters might prefer the Guardian while right leaning may prefer The Telegraph.
The Sun may also be reflecting popular opinions due to popular appetite for change.
