The role and significance of the opposition. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which party typically forms the official opposition in UK Parliament?
Which party typically forms the official opposition in UK Parliament?
The largest party not in government
Who regularly challenged Rishi Sunak at PMQs on COVID-19 and economic policies?
Who regularly challenged Rishi Sunak at PMQs on COVID-19 and economic policies?
Keir Starmer
What electoral success is linked to Starmer highlighting Conservative flaws?
What electoral success is linked to Starmer highlighting Conservative flaws?
2024 General Election
What is the shadow cabinet's primary function?
What is the shadow cabinet's primary function?
Mirroring and scrutinising govt cabinet
What did Labour's 2019 manifesto propose regarding key industries?
What did Labour's 2019 manifesto propose regarding key industries?
Nationalising them
What was the SNP's position on Brexit?
What was the SNP's position on Brexit?
Opposed it
What are opposition days used for?
What are opposition days used for?
Setting agenda & debating chosen issues
What did Labour debate in October 2020 on an opposition day?
What did Labour debate in October 2020 on an opposition day?
Free school meals during holidays
What does a motion of no confidence aim to demonstrate?
What does a motion of no confidence aim to demonstrate?
Govt lacks Commons support
When did Corbyn table a no confidence vote in May's government?
When did Corbyn table a no confidence vote in May's government?
January 2019
What formal power does the opposition lack?
What formal power does the opposition lack?
Enacting legislation
Which select committee does Labour MP Yvette Cooper chair?
Which select committee does Labour MP Yvette Cooper chair?
Home Affairs Select Committee