Minor Parties can help a government with a small/no majority. For instance, in 1992-1997, John Major relied on these parties, such as 10 UUP Mp’s , to get laws passed through due to his working majority .Additionally to this, the Lib-dems relied on minor
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Arguements that minor parties are insignificant
A lot of minor parties focus on a single issue which makes them unpopular and therefore insignificant.For example, UKIP was significant in the beginning they were successful however, once the referendum was fulfilled, they lack relevance .For example, 201
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ARGUEMENTS THE UK HAS A MULTI-PARTY PARTY SYSTEM
Partisan Dealignment meant that people were not voting how they did in the 1960’s for instance, in fact,the 1970’s saw the loyalty for the 2 main parties decrease. This can be seen in the 2010 Coalition Government which highlights that our system is a mul
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ARGUEMENTS THAT THE UK HAS NOT GOT A MULTIPARTY SYSTEM
Systems such as AMS have highlighted that the UK does have a multi-party system. This system is more proportional which allows for more parties to have a realistic prospect of governing. For example, in Wales, the lib-dems and labour have a coalition and
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for reform of party funding
Creates more of a level playing field for parties, reducing the unfair advantage given by large donations-
In 1997, Bernie Ecclestone donated £1million to the labour party which would be seen as unfair.2000Political Parties, Elections and Referendum Act
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against reform of party funding
Parties play an important role in representative democracy, so deserve public funding For example-Opposition parties provide scrutiny to the government. For instance, on opposition days they question the government on their plans and aim to reform this. I
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A lot of minor parties focus on a single issue which makes them unpopular and therefore insignificant.For example, UKIP was significant in the beginning they were successful however, once the referendum was fulfilled, they lack relevance .For example, 201
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ARGUEMENTS THAT THE UK HAS NOT GOT A MULTIPARTY SYSTEM
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