Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Will the UK move away from a two party system?
Position3 of 4

The two party system will continue but there will be a rotating cast of protest parties

This position holds that the UK's two-party system will endure, but with a rotating cast of protest parties around it. It argues that the Conservatives and Labour will remain the parties of government, while smaller protest parties rise and fall without ever truly threatening that dominance.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Protest parties will rise but not threaten two party rule
    Protest parties will continue to be a common feature of UK politics. This will challenge but not end two party rule.