1.2.3 Emerging and minor UK political parties

• Emerging and minor political parties in the UK are those that have not historically held significant parliamentary representation or influence
• Emerging and minor UK political parties often advocate for niche issues, represent specific regions, or offer alternative ideologies
• The Green Party of England and Wales focuses on environmental and progressive policies
• How does the ideology of emerging/minor parties differ from major parties?

  More ideologically driven
• What type of policy changes do emerging/minor parties introduce compared to major parties?

  New, disruptive policies
• Emerging and minor parties often advocate for more niche and ideologically-driven agendas
• Emerging and minor parties have limited financial resources
• The Scottish National Party (SNP) advocates for Scottish independence
• Emerging and minor parties often focus on niche issues such as the environment or Welsh nationalism
• What are the opportunities and challenges faced by emerging and minor parties in shaping their future in UK politics?

  Limited resources, growing support
• What is a key difference between major and emerging/minor parties in terms of financial resources?

  Substantial vs. limited
• Major parties typically have higher policy influence compared to emerging/minor parties.


  True
• What was the main policy advocated by UKIP?

  Brexit
• Emerging/minor parties have the potential for rapid growth in political representation.


  True
• The Green Party has influenced environmental policies in the UK.


  True
• Match the political party with its focus:

  Green Party ↔️ Environmental policies

  UKIP ↔️ Brexit referendum

  SNP ↔️ Scottish independence
• UKIP's influence peaked during the Brexit referendum.


  True
• What is the impact of emerging and minor parties on policy influence?

  Introduce new, disruptive policies
• Match the emerging/minor party with its focus:

  Green Party ↔️ Environmental and progressive policies

  UKIP ↔️ British withdrawal from the EU

  SNP ↔️ Scottish independence

  Plaid Cymru ↔️ Welsh nationalism and independence
• What is a characteristic of major parties in terms of historical significance?

  Established
• The SNP holds the majority of Scottish parliamentary seats.


  True
• Emerging and minor parties often focus their key policies on niche issues like the environment, nationalism, or Euroscepticism
• Match the party with its political impact:

  Green Party ↔️ Environmental policies

  SNP ↔️ Scottish devolution
• What is the impact of emerging and minor parties on UK politics despite their limited resources?

  Challenge the status quo
• What are emerging and minor political parties often characterized by in the UK?

  Niche issues
• What is the main focus of the Green Party of England and Wales?

  Environmental and progressive policies
• How does the ideology of emerging and minor parties differ from major parties?

  Ideologically driven
• Emerging and minor parties challenge the status quo in UK politics.


  True