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Why is tactical voting prominent under the First Past the Post system?
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Tactical voting occurs because voters often choose candidates they believe have the best chance of winning over their preferred candidates, to prevent less favorable outcomes.
What role did the rise of Reform UK play in the 2024 UK Election?
Reform UK's rise was significant among disillusioned Tory voters, impacting Conservative support and influencing overall election dynamics.
Explain the winner's bonus effect in the First Past the Post electoral system.
The winner's bonus effect refers to the overrepresentation of the winning party, where they gain a significantly larger proportion of seats than votes received.
Why did the Liberal Democrats perform well in the 2024 UK election?
The Liberal Democrats benefited from tactical voting and offered moderate policies that attracted centrist voters disillusioned with the major parties.
What significant policy focus did Starmer's Labour government have?
Starmer's Labour government focused on economic stability, crime reduction, immigration reform, NHS improvements, and welfare enhancements.
How did scandals like 'Partygate' and 'Liz Truss's mini-budget' impact the Conservative Party in the 2024 election?
These scandals significantly damaged the Conservative Party's image, contributing to the poor electoral performance in 2024 by eroding public trust.
Identify key social factors that influenced voting behavior in the 2024 UK Election.
Age, education, and ethnicity were significant factors that influenced voter preferences during the 2024 election.
Discuss the main arguments against the First Past the Post electoral system.
Arguments include limited support for elected MPs, underrepresentation of minor parties, necessity for tactical voting, and disproportionate impact on marginal vs. safe seats.
How has parliamentary representation of females and ethnic minorities changed in the Starmer Cabinet?
There has been an increase in female and ethnic minority representation, although there is still room for improvement in achieving full representation.
What is the Gallagher Index and how did it relate to the 2024 UK Election?
The Gallagher Index measures the disproportionality of an election result; the 2024 UK Election had the least proportional results in British history.
How did Labour's shift towards the centre impact their performance in the 2024 election?
Labour's centrist shift helped gain broader support, appealing to moderate voters and contributing to their electoral victory.
Explain the impact of Rishi Sunak's leadership on the Conservative Party's 2024 election performance.
Sunak's unpopularity and policies reversing Liz Truss's initiatives were factors that contributed to the Conservative Party's poor performance in the 2024 election.
What role did media endorsements play in the 2024 UK Election?
Media endorsements shifted towards Labour, influencing public opinion and contributing to Labour's electoral success.
What is the new council of the nations proposed by Labour with regards to devolution?
Labour proposed the council of the nations to support devolution and regional inclusivity, aiming to bring equal representation to different parts of the UK.
Discuss the reasons behind SNP's decline in the 2024 UK election.
The SNP faced decline due to internal scandals and leadership changes that undermined voter confidence in the party.
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