General Election Campaign 2015
Have you been closely following every poll, TV interview and celebrity endorsement? Or have you been paying as much attention to this year’s General Election campaign as David Cameron has to which football team he supports….? Test your trivia knowledge of the highlights – and lowlights – of this year’s General Election campaign with this short quiz, compiled by APCO Worldwide’s UK public affairs team.
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The closing date for this quiz is Tuesday, May 12 at 5pm GMT. You will see there is a tie-break question at the end of the quiz but, if we still end Read moreup with a draw, the top-scoring entries will be entered into a hat and the winner will be pulled at random. The winner will receive a magnum of champagne and a copy of a political biography of their choice. The winner will be notified by email.
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Named Public Affairs Agency of the Decade in 2010 by The Holmes Report, and International Agency of the Year in 2014 by PR Moment, APCO Worldwide is an independent communication, stakeholder engagement and business strategy firm with more than 30 offices around the world. Our award-winning UK operations were founded in 1995 and offer fully integrated communication services, built on an outstanding public affairs heritage. With an in-depth knowledge of how politics works in the UK, and adhering
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Tie Break QuestionIn the event of a tie at the top, we will use people’s speculative answer to the following tie-break question to narrow the field: Who do you think will be appointed as the next Secretary of State for Scotland?Please give a two word answer
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Despite previously professing to be a lifelong Aston Villa fan, which football club did David Cameron accidentally claim to support in a speech in April 2015?
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Birmingham City
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Chelsea
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West Bromwich Albion
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West Ham
Correct Answer
D. West HamExplanation
In a speech in April 2015, David Cameron accidentally claimed to support West Ham, despite previously professing to be a lifelong Aston Villa fan. This suggests that he made a mistake or had a slip of the tongue while speaking, possibly due to the pressure of the moment or a momentary lapse in memory.Rate this question:
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Which of these politicians is not standing as a candidate in the 2015 General Election?
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Nigel Dodds, DUP
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Nigel Farage, UKIP
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Nicola Sturgeon, SNP
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Leanne Wood, Plaid Cymru
Correct Answer
C. Nicola Sturgeon, SNPExplanation
Nicola Sturgeon is not standing as a candidate in the 2015 General Election. This means that she is not running for a seat in the parliament during that election. The other politicians listed - Nigel Dodds, Nigel Farage, and Leanne Wood - are all standing as candidates in the election, meaning that they are running for seats in the parliament.Rate this question:
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Which outgoing Labour minister left a letter on his desk at the Treasury in 2010 – often brandished by David Cameron during this campaign – saying “I'm afraid there is no money” and wishing his successor as Chief Secretary good luck?
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Ed Balls
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Andy Burnham
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Liam Byrne
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Alastair Darling
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C. Liam ByrneExplanation
Liam Byrne, an outgoing Labour minister, left a letter on his desk at the Treasury in 2010. This letter, often brandished by David Cameron during the campaign, stated "I'm afraid there is no money" and wished his successor as Chief Secretary good luck. This suggests that Byrne acknowledged the financial challenges and lack of available funds that the government was facing at that time.Rate this question:
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Which radio journalist was questioning Green Party leader Natalie Bennett on her party's housing policies, when she suffered what she later described as a “mental brain fade”?
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Iain Dale
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Nick Ferrari
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James Naughtie
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Jeremy Vine
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B. Nick FerrariExplanation
Nick Ferrari was the radio journalist who was questioning Green Party leader Natalie Bennett on her party's housing policies when she suffered a "mental brain fade".Rate this question:
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After famously punching a protester during the 2001 election campaign, this time John Prescott took to the boxing ring to throw punches at which political journalist?
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Tom Bradby
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Adam Boulton
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Michael Crick
- D.
James Landale
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C. Michael CrickExplanation
John Prescott famously punched a protester during the 2001 election campaign, demonstrating his confrontational nature. Given his history, it is not surprising that he would engage in physical altercations. Michael Crick, a political journalist known for his investigative reporting, may have been targeted by Prescott due to his critical coverage or probing questions. Prescott's choice to throw punches at Crick in the boxing ring suggests a desire to physically confront and intimidate a journalist who he perceived as adversarial.Rate this question:
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How tall was the limestone plinth which was engraved with Ed Miliband's six key policy pledges?
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5 foot six inches
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8 foot six inches
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10 foot six inches
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12 foot six inches
Correct Answer
B. 8 foot six inchesExplanation
The limestone plinth engraved with Ed Miliband's six key policy pledges was 8 feet 6 inches tall.Rate this question:
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Which candidate for Aberavon has close family ties at the upper echelons of the Labour party?
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Euan Blair
- B.
Jack Dromey
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Stephen Kinnock
- D.
Will Straw
Correct Answer
C. Stephen KinnockExplanation
Stephen Kinnock is the correct answer because he has close family ties at the upper echelons of the Labour party. Stephen Kinnock is the son of former Labour leader Neil Kinnock and his wife, former MEP Glenys Kinnock. This family connection makes him well-connected within the Labour party and suggests that he has a strong network and support within the party.Rate this question:
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Which seat is Boris Johnson's brother, Jo Johnson, contesting in this election?
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Beckenham
- B.
Bromley & Chislehurst
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Old Bexley & Sidcup
- D.
Orpington
Correct Answer
D. OrpingtonExplanation
Jo Johnson is contesting in the Orpington seat in this election.Rate this question:
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'Na h-Eileanan an Iar' is a constituency is which part of the UK?
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England
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Northern Ireland
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Scotland
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Wales
Correct Answer
C. ScotlandExplanation
The correct answer is Scotland because 'Na h-Eileanan an Iar' is the Gaelic name for the Western Isles, a group of islands off the west coast of mainland Scotland. This constituency is part of the UK's parliamentary system and elects a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent its interests in the UK Parliament.Rate this question:
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What was Nick Clegg's majority in Sheffield Hallam in 2010?
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1,284
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5,284
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10,284
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15,284
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D. 15,284Explanation
In the 2010 election, Nick Clegg had a majority of 15,284 votes in Sheffield Hallam. This means that he received 15,284 more votes than the candidate who came in second place. A majority of this size indicates a significant level of support for Clegg in his constituency, and suggests that he had a strong base of voters who supported his policies and leadership.Rate this question:
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