Politics Online Wider learning quiz 22 09 25

What does the term 'crossing the floor' refer to in UK Parliament?

• MPs switching their party allegiance by moving from one party to another, often physically crossing the floor of the House of Commons to join their new party

• It refers to MPs resigning from a political party and sitting in the House of Commons as Independent MPs

• It refers to MPs voting on a bill by standing on the opposite side of the chamber.

• It refers to MPs physically cleaning the floor of the House of Commons as a form of protest.

Who is Danny Kruger and what significant political move did he make?

• Danny Kruger is a business magnate who was appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

• Danny Kruger is a former Mayor of London who became the leader of the Green Party.

• Danny Kruger is the MP for East Wiltshire who resigned as Shadow Minister for Work and Pensions and crossed the floor to join Reform UK.

• Danny Kruger is a journalist who was elected as MP for Manchester Central.

Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

• MPs who cross the floor always retain their seats in the next election.

• The Conservative Party is gaining in opinion polls.

• Crossing the floor is a common occurrence in UK politics.

• Reform UK gained MPs but also lost some due to suspensions and resignations.

What 2 challenges do MPs face after crossing the floor to a new party?

• They may struggle to be adopted as candidates under their new party label.

• They are automatically given a leadership position in the new party.

• They often face hostility from the local constituency branch of their new party.

• They are exempt from participating in future elections.

Politics Online argues that the Conservative Party’s position as the pre-eminent party of the right is under threat due to defections to Reform.

• True

• False

Give TWO reasons why critics argue that MPs who cross the floor are betraying the wishes of their voters...

• ....because they were elected as the official candidate for a particular party, and

• ...because they are seeking personal financial gain.

• ...because switching parties disregards the mandate given by their constituents.

• ...because they want to avoid taking part in Parliamentary debates.

What is the main topic discussed in the section titled 'Will the expertise of the House of Lords help to improve the Assisted Dying Bill'?

• The financial implications of the Assisted Dying Bill.

• The comparative powers of the House of Commons and House of Lords regarding the Assisted Dying Bill.

• The historical background of the Assisted Dying Bill.

• The public opinion on the Assisted Dying Bill.

Which MP introduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as a Private Members Bill (PMB)?

• Kim Leadbeater

• Caroline Lucas

• Jacob Rees-Mogg

• Angela Rayner

The Assisted Dying Bill passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons by 314 votes to 291.

• True

• False

Which of the following individuals expressed concern that the most vulnerable in society would become even more vulnerable due to the Assisted Dying Bill?

• Baroness Grey-Thompson

• The Bishop of London

• Baroness May

• Lord Biggar