Holmes | Multiple Choice Quiz Chapter 10. Teaching and Student Resources for A Level Politics. Revision:Politics of the UK. TSR Wiki > Study Help > Subjects and Revision > Revision Notes > Politics > Politics of the UK Political Parties Functions Formation of a government and opposition Government is one of largest majority – doctrine of mandate Opposition is only way of organised opposition Large majorities may make opposition ineffective Hung Parliament Participation Elections, canvassing etc.
Poor turnout / decrease in membership / PG’s now? Conservative Party William Hague won leadership to take the Conservative Party into the 2001 election Originally adopted ‘compassionate conservatism’ – this was shelved in 1999 Moved back into ‘Thatcherite’ conservatism – Europe, Asylum, Taxation. The Conservative party is in a problem – they have some calling for a return to the traditional Conservative values – however this has not helped them win an election. Structure and Organisation Power of Leader Selection of Leader IDS Deposed Constituency Associations Selection of Parliamentary Candidates Conference Labour Party Powers.
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Website of the UK government : Directgov. Number 10 - The official site of the British Prime Minister's Office. Politics.