Download or read book UK Government Politics General Election 2015 written by Neil McNaughton and published by Philip Allan. This book was released on 2015-11-06 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full coverage and analysis of possibly the most significant, and certainly most interesting, election in modern times. Written by an experienced teacher and examiner, and edited by an acknowledged expert in the field of UK politics, this update provides you with topical material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. - Examines the parties' election campaigns, manifestos and policies - Reviews and explains the results, as well as looking at the task ahead for the new government - The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to achieve your best in your exams Topics covered: - a comparison of the party manifestos - the impact of the televised debates - the result: who won, who lost, and why - the formation of the new government - the emerging new party system - whether the first-past-the-post electoral system can survive - how the result will affect the devolution debate - where now for UK politics?

Download or read book The British General Election of 2015 written by Philip Cowley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-14 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British General Election of 2015 is a must-read for anyone wanting to know how the action unfolded in the most unpredictable election for a generation. Drawing on hundreds of confidential interviews with all the key players, it offers a compelling insider's guide to the election's background, campaign, and the results which led to the formation of the first majority Conservative government in eighteen years. Designed to appeal to everyone from Westminster insiders, politics students and the wider general public, this is the authoritative account of the 2015 election. Continuing a proud Palgrave Macmillan tradition, The British General Election of 2015 is the 19th edition and celebrates the 70th year of this prestigious series.

Download or read book Political Communication in Britain written by Dominic Wring and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-14 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a unique exploration of the 2015 General Election from the perspectives of those most intimately involved as strategists, journalists and analysts. It features contributions from the rival parties, news and polling organizations as well as academic experts who examine all aspects of the campaign. A common theme that emerges is the increasing complexity of the democratic process given the development of a more multifaceted party system and a growing fragmentation in mass media audiences. The UK electoral landscape has changed: in 2015 six parties received more than a million votes whereas in the 2010 General Election it was only three. This book provides invaluable insights into contemporary British politics through analysis of an election whose outcome, an outright Conservative victory, surprised many commentators. It will appeal to students and scholars in the fields of electoral politics and media and communication, as well as to practitioners and the wider reader interested in British general elections.

Download or read book The 2015 UK General Election and the 2016 EU Referendum written by Ian R. Lamond and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together the established field of political communication and the emerging field of critical event studies to develop new questions and approaches. Using this combined framework, it reflects upon how we should understand the expression of democratic participation in mainstream mass media during the 2015 UK General Election and the 2016 referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU. Are we now living in an era where democratic participation is much more concerned with spectacle rather than substantive debate? The book addresses this conceptual journey and reflects on differing models of democratic participation, before applying that framework to the two identified case studies. Finally, the authors consider what it means to be living in a period of democratic spectacle, where political events have become evental politics. The book will be of use to students and scholars across the fields of political science and culture and media studies, as well as wide readers interested in the current issues facing British politics.

Download or read book Political Marketing and the 2015 UK General Election written by Darren G. Lilleker and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-11 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together leading scholars to analyze political marketing in the context of the UK 2015 General Election. Election campaigns represent a time of intense marketing, including: the communication of party, party leader and candidate brands; the design and dissemination of key messages and policy proposals; identification of target voters; setting out strategies for the campaign; and translating strategies into specific communication tactics. Each chapter of this book has been specifically commissioned to focus on one of these aspects of the campaign (targeted campaigning, branding, core messages, advertising, media management, online campaigning and the campaign in the marginal seats). The collection offers insights into the most interesting and innovative aspects of the 2015 election campaign, determining how levels parties with differing resource approach elections and with what impacts, as well as what we can learn more broadly about marketing at general elections. The chapters are developed to make the topic accessible to non-scholars and to have real-world relevance.

Download or read book British General Elections Since 1964 written by David Denver and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-07-10 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the history of British general elections since 1964, charting the changes in voters and parties at every step. In parallel, it shows how electoral analysts have responded to these developments. This fully revised and updated edition examines the general elections of 2015, 2017, and 2019 in the context of the momentous referendums on Scottish independence (2014) and EU membership (2016), showing the impact of these votes on an electorate which has become increasingly volatile. If the early post-war period was marked by strong partisan loyalties, based largely on social class, in 2019 Britain seemed to have entered an age of 'identity politics' in which factors such as age and educational qualifications gave a better indication of voter allegiance. By analysing all 16 elections since 1964 in their historical context, this book allows readers to understand both the scale and the nature of developments in British politics over these eventful years.

Download or read book Britain Votes 2015 written by Andrew Geddes and published by Hansard Society Politics and G. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive analysis of the 2015 General Election, one of the most unpredictable in British political history. It contains chapters on the results; the fortunes of the major parties; the campaign and outcomes in each country of the UK; campaign finance; women and the election; the importance of immigration; and more.

Download or read book Exploring British Politics written by Mark Garnett and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-08-07 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring British Politics is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible guide to the subject. Fully updated and revised, the new edition covers developments since 2016 in the role of the executive, parliament, the civil service, political parties, general elections, party ideology, and membership, as well as examining turmoil and leadership battles within the Labour and Conservative parties, the politics of growing inequality, public action and reaction, demographic trends and their political consequences, and the future of the UK itself. Stimulating critical analysis and lively debate, it provides new perspectives on two key themes – the health of British democracy and the transition from traditional models of government to more flexible forms of ‘governance’. Key features include: Comprehensive analysis of the 2019 general election, Brexit developments since the 2016 Referendum to today’s ongoing impacts, and the shadow cast by the COVID-19 global pandemic and its implications; Topical coverage of the fall of the Truss leadership, the new Johnson and Sunak era, the rise and fall of the ‘Change UK’ party, the economic crisis, the role of special advisers, new social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, and much more; Extensive guides to further reading at the end of each chapter; Richly illustrated through examples and data, often visually represented; Online support in the form of a comprehensive website with additional content. Whilst the book provides an essential historical background, contemporary issues are to the fore throughout and readers are encouraged to assess critically received wisdoms and develop their own thoughts and ideas. Whether studying the subject for the first time or revisiting it, Exploring British Politics is the ideal undergraduate text.

Download or read book Electoral Shocks written by Ed Fieldhouse and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Electoral Shocks: The Volatile Voter in a Turbulent World offers a novel perspective on British elections, focusing on the role of electoral shocks in the context of increasing electoral volatility. It demonstrates and explains the long-term trend in volatility, how shocks have contributed to the level of electoral volatility, and also which parties have benefited from the ensuing volatility. It follows in the tradition of British Election Study books, providing a comprehensive account of specific election outcomes- the General Elections of 2015 and 2017-and a more general and novel approach to understanding electoral change. The authors examine five electoral shocks that affected the elections of 2015 and 2017: the rise in immigration after 2004, particularly from Eastern Europe; the Global Financial Crisis prior to 2010; the coalition government of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats between 2010 and 2015; the Scottish Independence Referendum in 2014; and the European Union Referendum in 2016. The focus on electoral shocks offers an overarching explanation for the volatility in British elections, alongside the long-term trends that have led to this point. It offers a way to understand the rise and fall of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Labour's disappointing 2015 performance and its later unexpected gains, the collapse in support for the Liberal Democrats, the dramatic gains of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in 2015, and the continuing period of tumultuous politics that has followed the EU referendum and the General Election of 2017. It provides a new way of understanding electoral choice in Britain, and also beyond, and a better understanding of the outcomes of recent elections.

Download or read book Austerity and Political Choice in Britain written by H. Clarke and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive study of the 2015 general election in Britain designed not only for students and scholars of British politics, but also for the interested reader. It looks at the record of the Coalition government both in terms of its plans and performance, particularly in relation to the economy, as the starting point for understanding what happened. The authors go on to examine the campaign during the run-up to polling day and to explain why people voted the way they did. They also take a close look at the various constituency battlegrounds across the country showing how and why voting patterns varied across Britain. Finally, they discuss the implications of the election outcome for the future of the party system and British politics more generally. This book provides important insights into an election which has permanently changed the political geography of Britain.

Download or read book UK Government and Politics for AS A level Fifth Edition written by Philip Lynch and published by Philip Allan. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR & WJEC Level: A-level Subject: Politics First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2018 Inspire political thinking with our bestselling politics textbook and help students get their best grade with political commentary and analysis; , fully updated the new 2017 specifications and including coverage of the June 2017 general election results. Covering key topics for all exam boards, this textbook puts politics in context with topical analysis of politics today and how UK governmental and political history shaped current events and thinking. - Extend knowledge and improve key skills with comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments, including the 2017 snap election, possible consequences of Brexit, and its effect on Scottish independence - Understand how different topics within the A-level link together with the new Synoptic Links feature - Develop key analysis and evaluation skills with activities and case studies throughout the textbook - look out for Debate, Case Study and Activity boxes - Clarify knowledge and understanding of political language with summaries and explanations of key terms - Test and develop understanding of key topics with exam focus sections tailored to the new Politics specifications

Download or read book UK Government Politics Annual Update 2016 written by Neil McNaughton and published by Philip Allan. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring information and analysis of recent events in UK politics, the Annual Update provides you with topical material to draw on for tasks throughout your course, and for answering examination questions. Written by an experienced teacher and examiner and edited by an acknowledged expert in the field of UK politics, this is the book you need if you are aiming for the highest grades at AS. - Reviews all the key events and developments in UK politics that you need to know - Up-to-date examples and data to help you present knowledgeable and persuasive arguments - The perfect update for your textbook, bringing you right up to date with all the topical material you need to achieve your best in your exams Topics covered include: - Jeremy Corbyn: a new kind of politics? - The 2015 general election in perspective (1.): why were Cameron and Sturgeon the two winners? - The 2015 general election in perspective (2): the constitutional implications. - Devolution: is a federal UK inevitable? - The EU referendum: a defining moment in UK politics? - The Liberal Democrat Party: the end or can Tim Farron save them? - George Osborne's Northern Powerhouse: a new era in local government? - The welfare state: is it in danger? - Green Politics: now established in the UK? - Civil liberties: are they under threat in the UK?

Download or read book HC 232 Voter Engagement in the UK written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Political and Constitutional Reform Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2014 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1945, turnout for general elections in the UK has fallen from a high of 83.9% in 1950 to a low of 59.4% in 2001. Turnout for the 2010 general election was 65.1% higher than the previous two general elections, but still the third lowest since the introduction of universal suffrage. Turnout at the last general election was also low compared with turnout at the last parliamentary elections in other European Union countries. There is also evidence that a significant number of people in the UK are not registered to vote, with the most recent estimates indicating that the electoral register was between 85 and 87% complete. This would mean that approximately 6.5 million people are missing from the electoral register. In light of this, the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee agreed to conduct an inquiry into voter registration and turnout in the UK.

Download or read book Hung Parliament written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hung Parliament is a vital volume in the *Political Science* series. It breaks down the critical nuances of situations where no single political party holds a majority, offering readers an in-depth look into the mechanics of governance. Through examining key elections, coalitions, and the balance of power in parliamentary systems, this book provides a clear framework for understanding complex political dynamics. Chapters Brief Overviews 1: Hung Parliament – Basics of a parliament with no outright majority. 2: Coalition Government – Formation and effects of coalition governments. 3: October 1974 UK General Election – The 1974 UK election and its historical relevance. 4: Minority Government – Challenges faced by minority governments. 5: Lib–Lab Pact – The 1977 Lib–Lab Pact and its impact on governance. 6: 2010 UK General Election – The election that resulted in a coalition government. 7: Confidence and Supply – Agreements ensuring minority government stability. 8: 2010 UK Government Formation – Negotiations behind the 2010 coalition. 9: 2015 UK General Election – Political shifts from the 2015 election. 10: Lib–Con Pact – The 2010 Lib–Con coalition agreement. 11: Politics of the UK – An overview of the UK’s political responses to hung parliaments. 12: Politics of Norway – A look at Norway’s coalition politics. 13: Politics of Barbados – Barbados’ approach to political stability through coalitions. 14: By-Election – The role of by-elections in changing political outcomes. 15: Folketing – Denmark’s Folketing and its coalition politics. 16: Snap Election – The strategy and implications behind snap elections. 17: James Thomas Milton Anderson – His influence on political theory. 18: Opinion Polling for 2010 UK Election – Polling’s influence on the 2010 UK election. 19: Balance of Power (Parliament) – How power dynamics shift in hung parliaments. 20: List of UK General Elections – Historical outcomes of UK general elections. 21: Successful Votes of No Confidence in UK – Key no-confidence votes that changed British history. Hung Parliament presents a comprehensive analysis of coalition politics and parliamentary systems, designed for anyone keen on exploring political science in depth. Whether a student or professional, this book is a resource for understanding the inner workings of coalition governments and how they shape governance in various nations.

Download or read book The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 written by Tim Carr and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-18 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of the most unprecedented election result in recent memory, the question on everyone's lips is: what just happened to the UK's political landscape - and why? And who are the 182 new faces on the House of Commons benches? In The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015, public affairs consultant Tim Carr teams up with editors of the bestselling Politicos Guide to the 2015 General Election Iain Dale and Robert Waller to present an all-inclusive and essential postelection document for academics, journalists, students and political enthusiasts alike in the wake of the poll-defying 2015 general election. Wide-ranging and accessible, this essential guide provides, amongst much else: • Biographies of the class of 2015, alongside details of their majorities and constituencies; • Demographic analysis by age, gender, ethnic origin, education and background; • Lists of new marginal constituencies, possible targets seats, defeated MPs, and more; • Expert commentary from political journalists and pollsters, exploring the role of the media, the historic result in Scotland and the future impact of fixed-term parliaments. Ranging from the disastrous pre-election polls to the failure of UKIP to make a breakthrough - and the massacre of Scottish Labour - The Politicos Guide to the New House of Commons 2015 is a must-read for anyone eager to know the details of the election result that has so dramatically re-shaped the country's political landscape.

Download or read book The UK General Election of 2010 written by Justin Fisher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2010 general election was the most eagerly awaited contest in Britain since 1997. With opinion polls showing a closing gap between the parties, the result was uncertain right up to polling day. In the end, the election was particularly noteworthy for three reasons. First of all, there were televised debates between leaders of the three largest parties. This idea has long been called for, but for a variety of reasons they had not occurred in Britain until 2010. Now they are here, they are almost certainly here to stay. Secondly, the election led to the end of thirteen years of Labour rule. Just as the 1964 and the 1997 elections had delivered the final blows to long-standing one party government, so 2010 did the same. What made 2010 particularly significant however was that, unlike 1964 or 1997, no single party assumed the reins of power. Thirdly, although the Conservatives ended up as the largest party by some margin, they were still some twenty seats short of a majority of just one. Not since the election of February 1974 had the result failed to produce a majority government in the Commons, and before that, we would have to go back to 1929 to find a similar outcome. This book features high quality and data-rich examinations of the election. It is intended for audiences who want to go beyond a simple description of the election towards an enhanced understanding of why the election turned out the way it did. This book was published as a special edition of Journal of Elections, Public Opinion & Parties.

Download or read book The Europe Dilemma written by Roger Liddle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is Britain's future in Europe? This book revisits an old argument but for dramatically new times. The old argument is about Britain's 'semi-detachedness' from Europe and whether that posture could ever change. The new times are the crisis in the Eurozone and its wider impact on the European Union's future. While logic may point to deeper integration, the politics associated with the EU's problems make this a significant and possibly insurmountable challenge. Where should Britain stand? What future should Britain want for the EU? And how important is continued membership of the EU for Britain's future? This book offers new answers to these questions from the perspective of an author who has combined experience both at the heart of the British Government, as Tony Blair's European adviser and with years of understanding Europe from the inside - working at a senior level in the European Commission. This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the future of British and European politics.