Impact of Gender, Age, Ethnicity, and Region on Voting Behaviour (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Age group with lowest turnout in 2019 GE
Age group with lowest turnout in 2019 GE
18-24 year olds
% of 18-24s voting Labour in 2019 GE
% of 18-24s voting Labour in 2019 GE
56%
Age groups that tend to vote Conservative
Age groups that tend to vote Conservative
35-44, 45-54, and 65+
Why older voters prefer Conservative policies
Why older voters prefer Conservative policies
To preserve wealth and assets via low tax rates
% of women voting Lab vs Con in 2019 GE
% of women voting Lab vs Con in 2019 GE
34% Labour, 31% Conservative
Why female voters favour Labour (policy focus)
Why female voters favour Labour (policy focus)
NHS funding and social welfare state support
% of BAME voters supporting Labour in 2019 GE
% of BAME voters supporting Labour in 2019 GE
64%
Conservative reputation among BAME in 1960s-70s
Conservative reputation among BAME in 1960s-70s
Seen as anti-immigrant
English region voting predominantly Conservative
English region voting predominantly Conservative
South of England, especially South East
Major cities with Labour dominance
Major cities with Labour dominance
London, Liverpool, and Manchester
Scotland's voting shift from Labour
Scotland's voting shift from Labour
Now heavily supports SNP
Wales' dominant party
Wales' dominant party
Labour
Highest turnout location in 2017 GE
Highest turnout location in 2017 GE
Twickenham (West London) - 79.5%
Labour policy appealing to 18-24 students
Labour policy appealing to 18-24 students
Reducing tuition fees