The two biggest parties in Great Britain are:
The Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, the current prime minister.
The Labour Party, led by Ed Miliband.
Voters in the UK can also give their vote to other parties. But according to some, parties like the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and UKIP seem so similar it’s like they’re in a boyband.
First read the explanations of the following phrases and words.
- If something strikes a chord in or with you, you think that it is true and have strong feelings about it.
- If people stand by their beliefs they support or defend what they believe or they act in the way that is required by the things they believe.
- If someone seems redundant it seems as if this person is doing the same things as somebody else and has therefore become unnecessary.
Answer the questions in writing or in a group discussion.
- Which facts do you learn about the party presented in the video message? Write them down.
- Complete the following statement:
The only wasted vote is .... .... .... .... .... ....
What do people mean when they say a vote is a "wasted vote"? - What is this "austerity" the singers keep repeating?
- "It's time to change the tune." What does the expression mean in this context?
- Write down two or more things the party behind the video stands for.
Extra background assignement
The four men singing the song are meant to look like the four main party leaders. Can you figure out who's who? Tip: Look at the colour of their ties.
