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S/P/492. Analysis of the British party system as a “two-party system”

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3100
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper aims to analyse whether it is acceptable to characterise the British party system as a two party system. The paper suggests the two parties that have the most significance in the party system are labour and conservative. The paper discusses how closer relations with Europe may bring forth third party option. The way in which inability to share office with the opposition party is discussed as a key characteristic of a two-party system, as well as the nature of party conflict. The paper discusses the rise of third parties, and the reasons behind this.

 

KEYWORDS: British party system, two party system, conservative, labour, Europe,

 
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