12th Feb new examples for politics

• Who confirmed the support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

  Chancellor Rachel Reeves
• What has been the response of environmental pressure groups to the third runway at Heathrow?

  They have campaigned against it since 2003
• What does Friends of the Earth criticize about the third runway plans?

  They call it "dangerously short sighted"
• What is necessary for pressure groups to influence policy?

  They must align with the Government's aims
• What is the government's aim regarding the UK economy in relation to the third runway?

  To boost growth in the UK economy
• Who opposed the announcement of the third runway due to local pollution concerns?

  Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan
• How does devolution enhance democracy according to the text?

  Metro-mayors represent constituents' interests
• What has remained a central divide between major parties since Brexit?

  EU membership
• What did the Conservative Party claim about Brexit in 2025?

  That the UK has "reaped the benefits"
• What position do the Conservatives emphasize regarding foreign policy?

  Deregulation, euroscepticism, and national sovereignty
• What is Labour's approach to the EU post-Brexit?

  Commitment to "industrial collaboration" with the EU
• What did Labour pledge in their 2024 manifesto regarding the EU?

  To seek closer trading relationships
• What did the Conservative Party accuse Keir Starmer of attempting to do?

  Undo Brexit and backslide on freedom of movement
• What did the Liberal Democrats urge Keir Starmer to do in 2025?

  Begin talks on a new UK-EU customs union
• What does the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention allow?

  Tariff-free trade
• How has Labour's immigration policy shifted in 2025?

  It has become stricter and more right-wing
• What significant legislation did the Government publish in January 2025?

  The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
• What powers does the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduce?

  Counter-terror style powers against smuggling gangs
• What criticism did the Government face regarding the new immigration bill?

  It made it impossible for refugees to gain citizenship
• How did minor parties influence Labour's immigration policy?

  Reform UK increased its poll ratings significantly
• In how many seats did Reform UK come second to Labour?

  89 seats
• What message has Reform UK pushed regarding immigration?

  A strong anti-migration message
• What does the "revolving door" in UK politics refer to?

  Former lobbyists becoming government officials
• Who is Emma Reynolds?

  MP for Wycombe and lobbyist
• What did Emma Reynolds lobby the government for regarding China?

  An exemption on registration rules
• What concern does the "revolving door" raise in politics?

  Corruption and undue influence on policy
• What did the Conservative opposition attempt to do in January 2025?

  Force a national inquiry into grooming gangs
• What was the outcome of the Conservative opposition's amendment?

  The measure failed, but a review was announced
• How can the Opposition influence government policy?

  By applying media and political pressure
• What was published in 2022 regarding grooming gangs?

  An independent national inquiry
• What does the text suggest about the government's majority?

  It does not guarantee immunity from opposition pressure