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Workington Man
Workington man is a political term that has been used by Opinion poll, polling companies in the United Kingdom. Named after the Cumbria town of Workington, the term was first used ahead of the 2019 United Kingdom general election, 2019 general election. Workington man describes the stereotypical swing voter who it was believed would determine the election result. Their support of the Conservatives (UK), Conservatives in the 2019 election helped the party break the Labour Party (UK), Labour Party's Red Wall (British politics), Red Wall of safe seats. The term was invented by Onward (think tank), Onward, a centre-right think tank, with a ''The Guardian, Guardian'' article describing the characteristics of Workington man as a northern male over the age of 45 without a university degree, who enjoys rugby league, and who had previously supported Labour but voted for Brexit in the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, 2016 referendum. The ''Financial Times'' described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Opinion Poll
An opinion poll, often simply referred to as a survey or a poll, is a human research survey of public opinion from a particular sample. Opinion polls are usually designed to represent the opinions of a population by conducting a series of questions and then extrapolating generalities in ratio or within confidence intervals. A person who conducts polls is referred to as a pollster. History The first known example of an opinion poll was a tally of voter preferences reported by the ''Raleigh Star and North Carolina State Gazette'' and the ''Wilmington American Watchman and Delaware Advertiser'' prior to the 1824 presidential election, showing Andrew Jackson leading John Quincy Adams by 335 votes to 169 in the contest for the United States presidency. Since Jackson won the popular vote in that state and the national popular vote, such straw votes gradually became more popular, but they remained local, usually citywide phenomena. In 1916, '' The Literary Digest'' embarked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worcester Woman
''Worcester woman'' is a political term used by polling companies in the United Kingdom. It profiles or describes a type of median voter, a working class woman in her 30s with two children who worries about quality of life issues and has little interest in politics. Not necessarily hailing from the West Midlands city of Worcester, ''Worcester woman'' has been described as an important swing voter when it comes to deciding elections. It has been perceived to represent someone who would previously have voted Conservative but would likely be swung to vote for Tony Blair's Labour Party by the New Labour rebranding. This electoral sector was particularly targeted in the 1997 and 2001 UK general elections. The Worcester constituency is a noted marginal seat which elected its first ever Labour MP in 1997. It subsequently returned to the Conservatives in 2010. In 2015, it was considered a swing voter for Ed Miliband. ''Worcester woman'' has also been used as a pejorative term to desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squeezed Middle
The middle-class squeeze refers to negative trends in the standard of living and other conditions of the middle class of the population. In a middle-class squeeze situation, increases in wages fail to keep up with inflation for middle-income earners, leading to a relative decline in real wages, while at the same time, the phenomenon fails to have a similar effect on the top wage earners. People belonging to the middle class find that inflation in consumer goods and the housing market prevent them from maintaining a middle-class lifestyle, undermining aspirations of upward mobility. Overview Origin of the term Former U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi used the term in November 2006 to provide context to the domestic agenda of the U.S. Democratic Party. The Center for American Progress (CAP) issued a report of the same title in September 2014. The term was further propelled into the public consciousness when it was used by former UK Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reagan Democrat
A Reagan Democrat is a traditionally Democratic voter in the United States, referring to working class residents who supported Republican presidential candidates Ronald Reagan in the 1980 and/or the 1984 United States presidential elections, and/or George H. W. Bush in the 1988 United States presidential election. The term remains part of the lexicon in American political jargon because of Reagan's continued widespread popularity among a large segment of the electorate. Overview During the 1980 election a dramatic number of voters in the United States, disillusioned with the economic malaise of the 1970s and the presidency of Jimmy Carter (even more than four years earlier under moderate Republican Gerald Ford), supported Reagan, a former Democrat and California governor. Reagan's optimistic tone managed to win over a broad set of voters to an almost unprecedented degree (for a Republican since moderate war hero Dwight D. Eisenhower's victories in 1952 and 1956) across the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soccer Mom
Soccer mom is a term that broadly refers to an American, Canadian, or Australian, middle-class, suburban woman who spends a significant amount of her time transporting school-age children to youth sporting events or other activities (whether or not they are soccer related). It came into widespread use during the 1996 United States presidential election and over time has come to take on an unfavorable connotation. History The phrase "soccer mom" generally refers to a married, American, middle-class woman who lives in the suburbs and has school-age children. She is sometimes portrayed in the media as busy or overburdened and driving a minivan or SUV. She is also described as putting the interests of her family, and most importantly her children, ahead of her own. The phrase derives from the literal, specific description of a mother who transports and watches her children play soccer. It was also used in names of organizations of mothers who raised money to support their childr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holby City Woman
Holby City woman (HCW) was a voter demographic which was identified by Conservative Party strategists in the United Kingdom as a key group of voters for the Conservative Party at the 2010 general election. The term is taken from the fictional BBC hospital drama ''Holby City'', set in South West England. The character of Faye Morton (played by actress Patsy Kensit) has been described as an example of a typical "Holby City woman". Characteristics The "Holby City woman" is a female voter in her 30s or 40s, employed in a clinical or clerical position or some other public sector job. She is a swing voter in General Elections. Key issues for such a voter include: education, the state of the National Health Service, care for the elderly and childcare. A "Holby City woman" has voted for the Labour Party in previous elections but her identification with the Labour Party is not strong. Such a voter is likely to be in charge of family finances and is therefore accepting of public sec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Essex Man
Essex man and Mondeo man are stereotypical figures which were popularised in 1990s Britain. The "Essex man" as a political figure is an example of a type of median voter and was used to help explain the electoral successes of Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. The closely related "Mondeo man" was identified as the sort of voter the Labour Party needed to attract to win the election in 1997.Ollie Stone-Lee Who's the new Mondeo man? ''BBC News'' 2 January 2005 Basildon man and woman are narrower terms being used synonymously. Background Although the Labour Party was traditionally considered the "natural choice" for the working class, there has traditionally been a group within that class who have voted Conservative, who are distinct from the "Essex man" phenomenon. Following the Second World War, there was considerable social change in South East England. Working-class English families were encouraged to leave the war-damaged slums in inner London and mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Wall (British Politics)
The red wall is a term used in British politics to describe the UK Parliament constituencies in the Midlands and Northern England that have historically supported the Labour Party. The term was coined by pollster James Kanagasooriam. At the 2019 general election, many of these parliamentary seats were won by the Conservative Party, with the media describing the red wall as having "turned blue". At the 2021 Hartlepool by-election, the Conservatives won for the first time in decades in another red wall seat. The 2021 Batley and Spen by-election was also for a red wall seat; Labour held the seat, albeit with a reduced majority. In the 2022 Wakefield by-election, Labour regained their first red wall seat; this was also their first gain in any by-election since 2012. At the 2024 general election, Labour regained almost all of these seats, with the media describing the red wall as having been "rebuilt". Background Historically, the working class-dominated constituencies in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labour Together
Labour Together, formerly known as Common Good Labour, is a British think tank closely associated with the Labour Party. Founded in June 2015, it supported Keir Starmer in the 2020 Labour Party leadership election. It works to measure public opinion and develop political policy. The group supported Labour in the 2024 general election, as well as for a second term in government. It is regarded by ''The Guardian'', ''Politico'', ''The Times'', and ''Business Insider'' as a highly influential group upon the Starmer-led Labour Party, and seen as an "incubator" of its 2024 manifesto. It has sought to resemble the centre-right think tank Onward. The group has recently had to make redundancies, with up to 15% of staff leaving since 2024. The Times reports that the think tank has become "directionless" due to the leadership of Jonathan Ashworth. History 2015–2017: Formation The organisation was set up in June 2015 by John Clarke, a former Blue Labour director, under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Jenkinson
Mark Ian Jenkinson (born 28 January 1982) is a British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the abolished seat of Workington from 2019 to the 2024 general election. In the 2024 United Kingdom general election, he contested Penrith and Solway but was defeated by Labour candidate Markus Campbell-Savours. Early life and career Mark Jenkinson was born in Whitehaven, Cumbria, and raised in Workington. He lived on Victoria Road in Workington during his childhood with his parents. Ian Jenkinson (Mark's father) worked as a refuse collector. Mark has a sister called Laura. He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic High School, Workington and Newton Rigg College, Penrith, where he briefly pursued agricultural studies, and then joined British Steel as an apprentice for a period of months. Prior to becoming an MP, he worked as a self-employed contractor in the nuclear supply chain. Political career Parliamentary career Jenkinson was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penrith And Solway (UK Parliament Constituency)
Penrith and Solway is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it was contested for the first time at the 2024 general election, since when it has been represented by Markus Campbell-Savours of the Labour Party. The constituency is named for the Cumbrian market town of Penrith and the Solway Coast. Boundaries The 2023 boundary review was carried out using the local authority structure as it existed in Cumbria on 1 December 2020 and is officially defined as: * The Borough of Allerdale wards of: All Saints; Allhallow & Waverton; Aspatria; Boltons; Broughton St. Bridgets; Christchurch; Crummock & Derwent Valley; Ellen & Gilcrux; Keswick; Marsh & Warmpool; Maryport North; Maryport South; Silloth & Solway Coast; Warnell; Wigton & Woodside. * The City of Carlisle ward of Dalston & Burgh. * The District of Eden wards of: Alston Moor; Hartside; Hesket; Kirkoswald; Langwathby; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitehaven And Workington (UK Parliament Constituency)
Whitehaven and Workington is a constituency of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament. Further to the completion of the 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies, it was contested for the first time at the 2024 general election, since when it has been represented by Josh MacAlister of the Labour Party. Boundaries The 2023 boundary review was carried out using the local authority structure as it existed in Cumbria on 1 December 2020 and is officially defined as: * The Borough of Allerdale wards of: Dalton; Flimby; Harrington & Salterbeck; Moorclose & Moss Bay; St. John’s; St. Michael’s; Seaton & Northside; Stainburn & Clifton. * The Borough of Copeland wards of: Arlecdon & Ennerdale; Beckermet; Cleator Moor; Corkickle; Distington, Lowca & Parton; Egremont; Gosforth & Seascale; Hillcrest; Kells; Moor Row & Bigrigg; Moresby; St. Bees; Sneckyeat; Whitehaven Central; Whitehaven South. With effect from 1 April 2023, the Boroughs of Allerdale and Copeland were abol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
