Updated for 2025
Lesson looking at minor political parties in the UK and their role
Includes simple essay plan to “Evaluate the view that minor parties play no significant role in UK politics”

Has powerpoint (fully editable) with updated info about major parties as of Sept 2025-student handout tasks, continuum for debate and for students to record ideas at start and end of lesson and consider why their views have changed. Data from 2024 election and events since e.g. election of Zack Polanski as Green party leader.

Also includes snapshots of minor parties such as SNP, Greens and Reform UK.
Tables for students to complete on the policies/ leadership and electoral success of minor parties to facilitate the debate.

Also includes slides on the party system in relation to electoral system and adversarial vs consensus politics as styles.

Includes all recent election performances and a model essay for Edexcel Politics Alevel spec.