Media and the Presidentialization of Parliamentary Elections
Media and the Presidentialization of Parliamentary Elections

Author: Anthony Mughan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2000-10-10

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1403920125

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In theory, parliamentary elections are a contest between political parties whose leaders do not have a separate identity from their party in the public eye. This case study of Britain shows that this theory no longer holds; the dynamics of parliamentary elections have become more 'presidential' in the sense that the leaders of the major parties now figure more prominently on both media coverage of the campaign and in the party that voters choose at the polls. The implications for our understanding of parliamentary democracy are discussed.

The Electoral System in Britain
The Electoral System in Britain

Author: Robert Blackburn

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1349240907

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This excellent new book provides a comprehensive account of the British system of parliamentary elections. It contains a description of the current structure and operation of the electoral system, and pays special attention to those subjects which have given rise to political concern or controversy in recent years. There is extensive analysis and commentary upon the different proposals for reform which are currently in debate, and the author puts forward his own conclusions on how the electoral system should be developed in the years ahead to modernise and improve the quality of representative democracy in Britain.

British Elections & Parties Review
British Elections & Parties Review

Author: Colin Rallings

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1135757631

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Containing contributions from leading names in British politics, this review continues to publish front-rank research on parties, elections and voting behaviour in Britain.

Britain Votes: the 2019 General Election
Britain Votes: the 2019 General Election

Author: Jonathan Tonge

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780198869832

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Britain Votes: the 2019 General Election analyses a remarkable general election contest. Boris Johnson's Conservative Party turned parliamentary stalemate into a decisive overall majority. The Conservatives' victory saw the demolition of much of Labour's 'red wall' of seemingly impregnable seats. This volume explains how and why this happened.

The British General Election of 2017
The British General Election of 2017

Author: Philip Cowley

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-09-27

Total Pages: 595

ISBN-13: 3319959360

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The British General Election of 2017 is the definitive and authoritative account of one of the most dramatic elections in British history. Throwing aside her natural caution, Theresa May called a snap election and was widely expected to crush Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party. Her gamble backfired spectacularly as the Conservatives lost their Commons majority to a resurgent Labour led by one of the most unconventional politicians to lead a major British political party. Drawing on hundreds of interviews, with unparalleled access to all the key players, The British General Election of 2017 offers a revelatory guide to what really happened. The 20th edition in this prestigious series of books dating back to 1945, it is designed to appeal to everyone — from Westminster insiders and politics students to the wider general public.