This document provides a complete set of condensed revision notes/case studies covering UP TO DATE evidence and reasoning that you can include in essays to guarantee Level 5 answers! This set of notes specifically deals with the general elections in 1979, 1997, 2010 and 2017 which can be used in an...
Voting Behaviour and The Media: Election Case Studies
1979 1997 2010 2017
Key facts Thatcher (C) Blair (L) won Cameron (C) May (C) won
won against against Major. formed against
Callaghan. Change coalition gov Corbyn.
Change election (Cs with Clegg Return to 2-
election for 18yrs). (LD) against party system
(since ’74). Brown. (SNP lost 21
Impact = L 1dt coalition MPs and 18 of
split, Cs move since WW1. those went to
right and LDs initial C/L).
abandon wave of
post-war support fell as
consensus. broke
promises.
Basic Economic NOT Brown blamed 3 main
context decline and economic or for 2008 parties
strikes. social issues. crash. disagree on
Triggered by Recession in 06/05 = hung Brexit, tax,
nationalist ‘90s followed Parl. welfare
parties by steady 11/05 = benefits (e.g.
withdrawing growth, low coalition talks pensions),
support after unemploymen LDs and Cs. NHS funds,
devolution ref t and low Brown resign. education
results. inflation. Clegg = (e.g.
deputy. introduction
12/05 = of new
official. selective
schools).
Conservativ Restore Unpop policy. n/a Leave EU,
es economy by Minority gov control
controlling by 1996. immigration,
inflation. Split over EU. UK BoRs not
Balance for Major = HRA.
trade unions. unpop. Corporation
Incentivise Sex scandals. tax fall by
work. Financial 17%.
Uphold Parl. scandals Replace ‘triple
Family life. (‘cash for Qs’ lock’
Strengthen – 2 MPs pensions.
defence. accept £8bn more
payment from NHS funding.
lobbyist to £4bn for
ask Qs in education.
HoC).
Labour Curb inflation. NL, Blair drop n/a Honour ref
Improve clause IV but more
industrial 1995. social and
relations with Centralised, green
trade unions. spin doctors. approach to
Employment. ‘Things can Brexit.
Enlarge only get Tax up on big
freedom and better’. earners.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller jessicamaimoore. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £4.46. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
