factors influencing voting

• What factors influence voting in elections?

  Partisanship, competency, and social factors
• What does partisanship refer to in voting?

  Support for a party due to strong identification
• What is meant by partisan dealignment?

  Voters stop identifying with a specific party
• What explains the loss of party appeal to voters?

  Disillusion and apathy among the electorate
• Which social class traditionally supported the Labour Party?

  Working class
• What has caused class dealignment in voting?

  Increase in middle class and decline of unions
• What is governing competency in the context of voting?

  Perception of a party's ability to govern
• How did John Major's competency affect the 1997 election?

  His lack of competency contributed to Labour's win
• Which age group traditionally supports the Conservatives?

  Older people
• Why do older people tend to vote Conservative?

  Conservatives protect older people's interests
• What percentage of voters aged 18-19 supported Labour in 2017?

  47%
• How does voting turnout differ between age groups?

  Older people vote more than younger people
• Which regions are more likely to support Labour?

  Poorer areas like the north of England
• How does ethnicity influence voting behavior?

  Ethnic minorities often support Labour policies
• What percentage of ethnic minorities supported Labour in 2017?

  65%
• How has gender influence on voting changed recently?

  Gender has become less significant in voting
• What was the percentage of women supporting Labour in 1997?

  44%
• How did voting behavior change from 1979 to 2010 regarding gender?

  More women supported Labour in 1997
• What was the trend in voting behavior by age from 1979 to 2010?

  Age became more important in voting behavior
• What was the percentage of middle-class support for Conservatives in 2010?

  39%
• How did social class influence voting in 1979 compared to 2010?

  Class had less influence in 2010 than in 1979
• What was the percentage of women supporting Conservatives in 1979?

  47%
• How did the support for Labour change among women from 1979 to 1997?

  More women supported Labour in 1997
• What was the voting trend for men and women in 2010?

  Similar levels of support for Labour and Conservatives
• What did Ipsos MORI find about age and voting in 2017?

  62% of 18-24 voters voted Labour
• How did the 2019 election reflect age as a dividing line in British politics?

  Millennials voted less Conservative than older voters
• What percentage of BAME voters supported Labour in 2019?

  64%
• How did education influence voting in the 2017 elections?

  47% of degree holders voted Labour
• What trend was observed in voting behavior across education groups in 2019?

  Conservatives were popular among all education groups
• How did media coverage affect Corbyn's campaign?

  Negative coverage did not prevent Labour's support
• What percentage of Daily Mail readers voted Conservative in 2017?

  74%
• How does press coverage relate to public opinion?

  Press reacts to prevailing public mood
• What are the main factors influencing voting behavior?

  • Partisanship
  • Governing competency
  • Social factors (age, ethnicity, gender, region)
  • Class-based voting
• How has voting behavior changed from 1979 to 2010 regarding age and class?

  • Age became more significant in voting
  • Class influence declined over time
  • Younger voters increasingly supported Labour
  • Older voters showed stronger support for Conservatives
• What are the trends in gender voting behavior from 1979 to 2024?

  • 1979: Women favored Conservatives
  • 1997: More women supported Labour
  • 2010: Similar support for both parties
  • 2024: Gender impact less significant
• What regional voting patterns have emerged in recent elections?

  • North: Strong Labour support
  • South: Conservative support
  • 2019: Conservatives broke Labour's "Red Wall"
  • 2024: Coastal areas leaned towards Reform UK
• How does ethnicity influence voting behavior in recent elections?

  • BAME voters tend to support Labour
  • 2019: 64% of BAME voters supported Labour
  • 2024: Decrease in BAME support for all parties
• What role does education play in voting behavior?

  • 2017: Degree holders leaned towards Labour
  • 2019: Conservatives gained popularity across education groups
  • Education's influence on voting behavior has changed
• How did media coverage impact political campaigns?

  • Negative media coverage can still allow for support
  • Press reflects public opinion rather than shapes it
  • Example: Corbyn's campaign faced significant negative coverage
• Which party was the most popular among education groups in 2019?

  Conservative Party