Edexcel Government & Politics - Unit 2 Governing the UK (09/06/16)

I think the current situation bears a striking resemblance to John Major's government in the 1990s. It was torn right down the middle over this single European issue which was intensified by the quarrelling over the single currency at the time. Starting with a majority of 21 in April 1992, this eroded away in by election defeats and resignations eventually resulting in a minority by December 1996/January 1997. Major tried to act as a peace settler but had his hands bound together by both rebel MPs and cabinet enemies which seriously undermined his authority as Prime Minister.

Cameron only has a majority of 12 which is even less and the civil war is certainly intensifying. Given the lead the Tories have over Labour and the ideological divisions within the latter party I doubt that the government will lose its majority in the same way. Corbyn is far too left wing for many a person's liking and Labour is a muddle in regards to their policies-a far cry away from New Labour who stood united and able to take advantage of the 'blue on blue' infighting. Cameron is also as you correctly mentioned ahead in most opinion polls compared to Corbyn who lags behind on many key issued even compared to Miliband.

As for UKIP, well it started at as a pressure group but either a Remain or Leave vote will still keep them going. I'm not sure Nigel will let their cause slip so easily away from more support from the British people of whom many voted UKIP in the 2015 General Election....

This discussion at all costs cannot descend into Boris' sex life

facepalm

please, the illuminati theory is absolutely idiotic and based on speculation, non-sense and pure coincidence

how would you answer ' How effective are backbench MPs'?

That's true, major even survived a leadership contest and a vote of no confidence that is impressive but with as you say-Cameron's majority of just 12, it's difficult to say
True the 12% vote for ukip won't vanish after this referendum...I know for a fact there's gonna be much political unrest still even after the result


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I think the current situation bears a striking resemblance to John Major's government in the 1990s. It was torn right down the middle over this single European issue which was intensified by the quarrelling over the single currency at the time. Starting with a majority of 21 in April 1992, this eroded away in by election defeats and resignations eventually resulting in a minority by December 1996/January 1997. Major tried to act as a peace settler but had his hands bound together by both rebel MPs and cabinet enemies which seriously undermined his authority as Prime Minister.

Cameron only has a majority of 12 which is even less and the civil war is certainly intensifying. Given the lead the Tories have over Labour and the ideological divisions within the latter party I doubt that the government will lose its majority in the same way. Corbyn is far too left wing for many a person's liking and Labour is a muddle in regards to their policies-a far cry away from New Labour who stood united and able to take advantage of the 'blue on blue' infighting. Cameron is also as you correctly mentioned ahead in most opinion polls compared to Corbyn who lags behind on many key issued even compared to Miliband.

As for UKIP, well it started at as a pressure group but either a Remain or Leave vote will still keep them going. I'm not sure Nigel will let their cause slip so easily away from more support from the British people of whom many voted UKIP in the 2015 General Election....

Very true. Not to mention the fact that Major suffered from a bombardment of negative press and, quite frankly, didn't share the same dominant personality Thatcher had.

Anyone watching today's PMQs? Nice to see after the two week recess period

Might have to watch it on catch up later as doing revision at the mo, do you know if it usually goes into I player on the same day?


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What do you guys think will be in the stimulus section (A)?

Because I'm sure to revise the constitution but I don't know whether or not to focus on PM and cabinet OR judiciary?

if you haven't started revision on either, I'd do judiciary. its way easier because the questions are really, predictable.

For judicial cases you can look at the belmarsh case 2004, mental health act case 2002 and suspected terrorist bank assists case 2010

But do you think judiciary could be the stimulus?

and I have revised both slightly, but I want to focus on one more if there is a more likely chance for it being the stimulus

Talk about what their roles are eg:
Representation, redress grievances, debate, their work on committees of the house etc and talk about how they might not be all effective-eg they must not all be effective if the government have passed the recall act that allows constituents who are unsatisfied with their mp to hold a by election if they get enough on a signed petition


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I don't think so no but it's normally up on YouTube by around 3.30pm and is broadcast again on BBC Parliament at 11.30pm. Hope this helps