Do we need new parties? Experts say that our political views can no longer be counted just as "conservative" or "liberal". An online questionnaire can help you decide where you belong.
Get involved: Find your political tribe
Do we need new parties? Experts say that our political views can no longer be counted just as "conservative" or "liberal". An online questionnaire can help you decide where you belong.
Sara scratches her head. Which of the groups on the list in front of her does she belong to? Is she a Progressive Activist? A Civic Pragmatist? A Disengaged Battler? An Established Liberal? A Loyal National? A Disengaged Traditionalist? A Backbone Conservative?
There is only one way to find out. She takes a deep breath and starts the online questionnaire.
The seven groups were identified by a think tankA research organisation focusing on a certain topic, such as climate policy or education. They often produce information used by businesses, governments and big organisations. called More in Common. Progressive Activists are very political and keen to fight injusticeA lack of fairness or justice. Civic Pragmatists care about others but are fed up with politics.
Disengaged Battlers struggle to get by and believe the system is stacked against them. Established Liberals wish others well but are largely happy with how things are.
Loyal Nationals love their country and are angry about the gap between rich people and poor. Disengaged Traditionalists believe in hard work and strictHarsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly. governmentThe group of people who govern - or lead - the country.. Backbone Conservatives are proud of Britain and hopeful about its future.
Some think the two major parties in the UK do not give voters enough options. Most people, they say, have a mix of left wingRelating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality. and right-wingSometimes referred to as 'conservative', this is a range of political beliefs that emphasise the value of tradition, individual freedom and responsibility, low taxes and a hands-off approach to government. views.
Do we need new parties?
Yes! Britain's two-party system is not working. People often have a mixture of left-wing and right-wing views. We need more parties so everyone can find a party that suits them.
No! The parties that already exist constantly change to fit in with voters' views. We need big parties to make sure that they can lead a strong government.
Think tank - A research organisation focusing on a certain topic, such as climate policy or education. They often produce information used by businesses, governments and big organisations.
injustice - A lack of fairness or justice
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
Government - The group of people who govern - or lead - the country.
Left wing - Relating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality.
Right-wing - Sometimes referred to as 'conservative', this is a range of political beliefs that emphasise the value of tradition, individual freedom and responsibility, low taxes and a hands-off approach to government.
Get involved: Find your political tribe
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Glossary
Think tank - A research organisation focusing on a certain topic, such as climate policy or education. They often produce information used by businesses, governments and big organisations.
injustice - A lack of fairness or justice
Strict - Harsh and believing that rules must be followed exactly.
Government - The group of people who govern - or lead - the country.
Left wing - Relating to political ideas that are often about reforming or achieving social equality.
Right-wing - Sometimes referred to as 'conservative', this is a range of political beliefs that emphasise the value of tradition, individual freedom and responsibility, low taxes and a hands-off approach to government.