Britain's 4th Biggest Party: You've NEVER Heard of Them (Probably) - TLDR News

The video explores the Cooperative Party, its principles, and its influence in UK politics. Despite holding 26 seats in the House of Commons, the party remains relatively unknown due to its electoral pact with Labour. The Cooperative Party advocates for corporatism, where businesses are owned by workers, and supports policies like fan-owned football clubs and public ownership of utilities. The party's historical alliance with Labour has allowed it to influence policies, although its members often serve as Labour MPs. The video also discusses the party's funding and the ideological overlap with Labour.

Which party is surprisingly the fourth largest in the House of Commons?

• Liberal Democrats

• Green Party

• Cooperative Party

• UK Independence Party

What is the main belief of the Cooperative Party?

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Corporatism

• Communism

How does the Cooperative Party primarily fund itself?

• Donations from private shareholders

• Funding from the Cooperative Group

• Membership fees

• Government grants

When was the electoral pact between the Cooperative Party and the Labour Party formed?

• 1945

• 1960

• 1917

• 1927

What was one of the policies introduced by Labour influenced by the Cooperative Party?

• Free university education

• National Health Service

• Mutually owned cooperative housing schemes

• Privatization of public utilities

Why do some MPs choose to be members of both the Labour and Cooperative Parties?

• To appeal to a wider audience

• Because they believe in the principles of both parties

• To gain financial benefits

• To increase their chances of election

What is a key focus area for the Cooperative Party that differs from Labour?

• Healthcare reform

• Environmental policies

• Education policies

• Mutualism and corporatism