UK Politics Extracted Evidence

What was the turnout percentage for the EU referendum?

72.7%

What percentage of Leave voters believed the £350m per week NHS claim?

42%

How many e-petitions were submitted during the 2015-17 parliament?

Over 30,000

How many petitions were debated in Parliament out of the submitted e-petitions?

Only 350

How many signatures did the 'End child food poverty' petition receive?

1.1 million

What was established as a result of the 'End child food poverty' petition?

£120m Covid summer food fund

How many signatures did the 'Prevent Trump state visit' petition receive?

1.6 million

What happened to the 'Prevent Trump state visit' petition?

It was downgraded to a working visit

What is the Recall of MPs Act?

An act that allows constituents to recall their MPs

What was notable about Peter Bone's recall case in 2023?

became only the fourth MP in UK history to lose their seat via a recall petition

What was the Jared O'Mara petition related to?

Sheffield Hallam, 2019

How many by-elections were triggered by resignation or recall in one year?

At least 6

What did BLM protests lead to?

Statue removal and a 12% rise in racially motivated crime.

What was the outcome of the Gurkha Justice Campaign?

Residency rights extended.

What did the ECtHR rule regarding the Liberty vs Investigatory Powers Act in 2018?

It ruled a violation.

What percentage of support did junior doctors strikes receive in 2023?

77% support.

How many members does the National Trust have?

5.3 million members.

What is the membership count of trade unions?

Over 6 million members.

How many members does 38 Degrees have?

2.5 million members.

What is the membership of the RSPB?

1.2 million members.

What was the level of success for Insulate Britain despite its support?

Limited success despite 27% support.

What is the voter ID requirement in the Elections Act 2022?

It requires voters to present ID to vote.

What percentage of Black and Asian citizens lacked required ID in 2019?

40%

What percentage of those turned away in the 2024 local elections were ethnically diverse?

53%

What was the Scottish prisoner voting reform in 2020?

It allowed prisoners with sentences of less than 12 months to vote.

What was the ruling of Hirst v UK (2004)?

The ECHR ruled against the blanket ban on prisoner voting.

What percentage of prisoners are disenfranchised?

~40% of ~85,000 prisoners.

When was the Votes at 16 policy implemented in Scotland?

2014

When was the Votes at 16 policy implemented in Wales?

2020

What percentage of 16-17 year olds were registered in the 2014 Scottish referendum?

89%

How many supporters did the Votes at 16 campaign have as of 2020?

4,290 supporters.

What percentage of strong party identifiers were reported in the 2019 Audit of Political Engagement?

34%

What percentage of votes had no impact in the 2019 General Election?

71%

What was the percentage of spoilt ballots in FPTP in 2019?

0.3%

What was the percentage of spoilt ballots in AMS Scotland in 2021?

3%

What was UKIP's vote share and number of seats in 2015?

12.5% vote share, 1 seat

By how many votes did SNP win East Fife in 2017?

2 votes

What was the Conservative Party's vote share and percentage of the electorate in 2017?

37% vote share = 24% of electorate

What was the turnout for the Scottish independence referendum in 2014?

85%

What was the turnout for the Brexit referendum?

~72%

What was the turnout for the AV referendum in 2011?

42.2%

What was the turnout for the Welsh devolution referendum?

35.6%

What was the voter turnout in the UK in 2001?

59%

What was the voter turnout in the UK between 2017 and 2019?

67-68%

What was the voter turnout in Norway?

~77%

What is the voter turnout in Belgium and Australia due to compulsory voting?

~90%

How many people signed the 'Remain in EU' petition?

6 million

How many people participated in Extinction Rebellion protests?

Tens of thousands

How many people participated in the Stop the War protest in 2003?

~1 million

How many ethnic minority MPs were there from 2017 to 2019?

14 ethnic minority MPs

What percentage of MPs were from ethnic minorities in 2019?

10%

What percentage of councillors were from ethnic minorities?

7%

What percentage of MPs are female?

1/3 MPs

What percentage of MPs were privately educated?

75%

What was the turnout among ethnic minorities?

54%

What percentage of non-white individuals were turned away due to ID issues in 2024?

53%

HRA 1998

The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, allowing individuals to seek justice in UK courts.

FOI 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives the public the right to access information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.

Equality Act 2010

The Equality Act 2010 consolidates and simplifies anti-discrimination laws in the UK, protecting individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Investigatory Powers Act 2016

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 regulates the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to conduct surveillance and access communications data.

Terrorism Act 2005

The Terrorism Act 2005 provides law enforcement with powers to combat terrorism, including provisions for detention and control orders.

Anne Sacoolas diplomatic immunity case

The case involves Anne Sacoolas, an American diplomat's wife, who was involved in a fatal road accident in the UK but claimed diplomatic immunity to avoid prosecution.

Fiona Onasanya recall (2019)

Fiona Onasanya was the first MP to be recalled under the Recall of MPs Act 2015 after being convicted of perverting the course of justice.

Lord Archer imprisonment (2001-03)

Lord Archer, a former Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, was imprisoned for perjury and perverting the course of justice related to a 2000 libel case.

Liberty facial recognition case (2020)

The case challenged the use of facial recognition technology by police in the UK, raising concerns about privacy and human rights.

Coronavirus Act 2020 restrictions

The Coronavirus Act 2020 granted the government emergency powers to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions on gatherings and public health measures.

Sarah Everard vigil

The vigil for Sarah Everard, a woman murdered in 2021, sparked national debates on women's safety, policing, and the right to protest in the UK.

What influence did the BMA have on the smoking ban?

The BMA influenced the smoking ban in 2007.

What was the BMA pay increase in 2023?

4.5-6%.

What is the planned annual increase for NHS spending?

3.4%.

What campaign did 38 Degrees stop?

Forest privatisation.

What was the outcome of the opposition to Heathrow expansion?

The opposition failed.

What event involved RMT strikes?

2012 Olympics bonuses.

What was the result of the NUM strike in 1972?

21% pay rise.

What was the outcome of the NHS strikes in 2022?

4% pay rise.

What event led to Thatcher's resignation in 1990?

Poll tax riots.

What was the campaign spending in the 2019 General Election?

£76.6m

How many Facebook ads did the Conservatives run in the 2019 General Election?

2500

What percentage decline in trust was attributed to negative campaigning?

45%

What was the peak Labour membership during the Corbyn era?

~552k

What was the Conservative membership in 2019?

~190k

What were the years of Blair's landslide wins?

1997, 2001, 2005

What was Johnson's majority in the 2019 General Election?

80-seat majority

How long did Truss last as Prime Minister?

40 days

How many votes did UKIP receive in the 2015 General Election?

3.9m

How many EU Parliament seats did UKIP win in 2014?

24 seats

How many seats did the Lib Dems win in 2015?

8 seats

How many seats did the SNP win in the 2021 Scottish election?

64 seats

How many seats did the SNP win in the 2019 General Election?

48 out of 59

How many council seats did the Green Party gain in 2019?

+194 council seats