UK Pol Unit 2 - Political Parties

old labour/social democracy

new labour/third way

one nation conservatism

new right/neoliberalism

classical liberalism

modern liberalism

left wing

right wing

purposes of political parties

1. to write manifestoes and make policy commitments, giving society something to work towards collectively and to offer the electorate a meaningful choice.

2. an environment to train people to hold important government posts

3. stability in government - a united body means change is actually able to be made, and a united opposition holds the government to account more effectively

4. participation - parties act as a group for likeminded members of the public to join and engage in politics through. their canvassing helps educate and mobilise electorate