UK political parties in context (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Charismatic leadership crucial for Conservative success

His image was crucial for Labour's 1997 victory

Clear socialist agenda attracted strong left-wing base

Hindered success until party united under Johnson

Favours larger parties, benefits Conservative & Labour in UK

Used data analytics to target swing voters & key seats

Fixing economy & Cost of Living after Conservative rule

Clear liberal stance helped voters align, aided 2024 win

Global crisis impacted elections worldwide

Media decides which issues are important & should be covered

How media frames stories influences public perception

COVID handling focus primed voters to assess crisis mgmt

Direct communication with electorate, bypassing traditional media

TikTok & Instagram to engage younger voters, boosted reach

Voting for them seems a wasted vote under FPTP system