emerging parties

• How do nationalist parties differ in their objectives?

  Some seek independence, others promote policies
• What is the Scottish National Party (SNP) known for?

  Campaigning for Scottish Independence
• What significant event did the SNP influence in 2014?

  The Scottish Referendum on Independence
• What does the British National Party (BNP) advocate for?

  Values of indigenous UK people
• How is the BNP classified politically?

  As a far-right party with fascist values
• What defines single-issue parties?

  Focus on a single issue, goal, or policy
• How do single-issue parties structure their policies?

  Based on a particular ideological perspective
• What is the Green Party known for?

  Policies based on social justice and environmentalism
• What was UKIP's primary campaign goal?

  For the UK to leave the EU
• What ideology does UKIP also promote?

  British nationalism
• How did UKIP's policies change before Brexit?

  They broadened to attract more voters
• What happened to UKIP after Brexit?

  They lost most local council seats
• What internal conflict did UKIP face after the EU referendum?

  Disagreement on the party's direction
• What has been a historical aim of the SNP?

  To promote political and cultural independence
• How has the SNP's support base changed over time?

  From broad ideologies to more left-wing policies
• What was a significant SNP policy in the 2017 election?

  Support for higher public spending
• What does the SNP's current leader support?

  Another independence referendum
• What is one of the Green Party's welfare policies?

  Introduce a Universal Basic Income
• What is a key economic policy of the Green Party?

  Wealth tax on the top 1%
• What is a major policy of Reform UK regarding immigration?

  Reduce illegal migration pressure on welfare
• What electoral reform does Reform UK advocate for?

  Abolish FPTP and introduce Proportional Representation
• How did minor parties impact local and EU elections?

  They can be more successful than in national elections
• What did UKIP achieve in the 2014 EU parliament election?

  Won more seats than Labour and Conservatives
• What is a significant event involving the Conservatives and the DUP in 2017?

  A 'confidence and supply' agreement
• How can minor parties reflect public sentiment?

  By attracting voters unhappy with major parties
• What role do minor parties play in minority governments?

  They can provide vital support
• What is a key idea of UKIP's founding members?

  Opposition to the Maastricht Treaty
• What is UKIP's stance on European integration?

  Continually against greater integration
• What was UKIP's main policy before Brexit?

  Control UK immigration
• What controversy surrounded Gerard Batten's leadership of UKIP?

  Shift towards the far-right
• What is a significant SNP policy regarding NHS staff?

  Substantial pay rise for NHS staff
• What is a key economic policy of the SNP?

  Investment in Scottish freeport and zones
• What is a major welfare policy of the Green Party?

  Replace PIP cash payments with vouchers
• What is a law and order policy of the Green Party?

  Legalisation of cannabis
• What is a key economic policy of Reform UK?

  Lower tax and lift income tax threshold
• What is a proposed reform by Reform UK regarding the House of Lords?

  Introduce a representative, elected second chamber
• How did the Brexit Party perform in the 2019 European Parliament elections?

  Won the seat for the UK
• What was the Green Party's vote percentage in the 2019 European Parliament elections?

  12%
• How did the Conservative manifesto respond to the Green Party's popularity?

  Promised to reach net zero by 2050
• What was the outcome of the 2024 local elections for the Liberal Democrats?

  Gained 104 seats