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In the United Kingdom , political slogans and memorable phrases are used during election campaigns to put across messages and rally support.[1] [2] Slogans used by political parties often centre around current issues of the day or policies they wish to address.
1975 EEC membership referendum [ edit ]
In deciding whether to remain or leave the single market, parties rallied behind "Yes" and "No" messages.
1979 general election [ edit ]
1983 general election [ edit ]
1987 general election [ edit ]
1992 general election [ edit ]
1997 general election [ edit ]
2001 general election [ edit ]
2005 general election [ edit ]
2010 general election [ edit ]
2015 general election [ edit ]
2016 EU membership referendum [ edit ]
In 2016 the United Kingdom's referendum on membership of the European Union saw political parties align into two camps; Leave and Remain. Messages on the Leave side focused on themes such as regaining sovereignty and the benefits of leaving the EU , while the Remain sides argued benefits of staying and the dangers of leaving.
2017 general election [ edit ]
2019 general election [ edit ]
Welsh Parliament [ edit ]
2021 Welsh Parliament election [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
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^ Mullins, Amy (5 August 2013). "What makes a good political slogan?" . The Guardian . Retrieved 5 May 2017 .
^ a b c "Ephemera From The 1975 European Referendum" . 23 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ McSmith, Andy (14 September 2007). "They said Labour isn't working. Now Saatchi & Saatchi works for Labour" . The Independent . London. Retrieved 1 January 2013 .
^ a b Kennard, Claire (17 August 2015). "From Loony Left to Neo-Thatcherism" . clairekennard.co.uk . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ Atkinson, Emma (15 April 2015). "Election 2015: Classic campaign posters" . BBC . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "BNP Founder John Tyndall Found Dead At Home" . Getty Images . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
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^ "StackPath" . www.hatads.org.uk . Retrieved 24 October 2022 .
^ new Labour because Britain deserves better Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine – Political Science Resources. Access date: 10 July 2012.
^ "From the archives: Farage on UKIP from 1997" . BBC News . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
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^ a b "At-a-glance: Labour election manifesto" . BBC . 12 April 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2017 .
^ Jeffery, Simon (15 April 2005). "Ukip launches manifesto" . The Guardian . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ a b c d e f "Party manifestos and election websites" . politicsresources.net . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "At-a-glance: UKIP general election manifesto" . BBC . 13 April 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ a b " "strong leadership", a "clear economic plan" and a "brighter, more secure future" " (PDF) . Conservative Party . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ a b "For the Common Good" (PDF) . Green Party of England and Wales . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Opportunity for Everyone" (PDF) . Liberal Democrats . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ a b "Believe in Britain" (PDF) . UK Independence Party . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ a b "Stronger for Scotaland" (PDF) . Scottish National Party . Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "Plaid Cymru General Election Manifesto 2015" . Plaid Cymru . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ a b "Manifesto" . Alliance Party of Northern Ireland . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "Previous Manifestos" . Green Party in Northern Ireland . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ a b "Equality Not Austerity" . Sinn Féin . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "PROSPERITY NOT AUSTERITY" (PDF) . SDLP . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ Deacon, Michael (11 March 2017). "EU referendum: Boris Johnson fires up the Brexit juggernaut" . The Telegraph . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ Reynolds, Leda (26 April 2016). " 'We want our country back' Farage rallies troops ahead of 'Independence Day' Brexit vote" . The Daily Express . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ Farage, Nigel (11 February 2015). "Nigel Farage's appeal to Britons: believe in Britain" . The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ "The people hoping to persuade UK to vote to stay in the EU" . BBC News . 13 June 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "If You Want To Go Fast, Go Alone. If You Want To Go Far, Go Together" . Green Party Sheffield. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ "Corbyn launches Labour In for Britain campaign battlebus" . The Daily Telegraph . 11 May 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ "EURef: Campaign logos to download and use" . Archived from the original on 27 March 2016.
^ Moseley, Tom (27 April 2017). " 'Strong and stable' – Why politicians keep repeating themselves" . BBC News . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "The Labour Party manifesto 2017" (PDF) . Labour Party. Retrieved 25 January 2023 .
^ "Change Britain's Future" (PDF) . Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020 .
^ "Our Future is Green" (PDF) . Scottish Green Party . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "Plaid Cymru Acrion Plan 2017" (PDF) . Plaid Cymru - Party of Wales . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "STANDING STRONG FOR NORTHERN IRELAND" (PDF) . Democratic Unionist Party . Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "#Puttingyoufirst" (PDF) . Green Party in Northern Ireland . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "People Before Profit Alliance 2017" (PDF) . People Before Profit Alliance . Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "Taking Our Seats Taking a Stand" (PDF) . Social Democratic and Labour Party . Retrieved 6 June 2017 .
^ "Drain the Swamp" (PDF) . Traditional Unionist Voice . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ "FOR A STRONGER, BETTER UNION" (PDF) . Ulster Unionist Party . Retrieved 5 June 2017 .
^ Perrigo, Billy (13 December 2019). " 'Get Brexit Done.' The Slogan That Won Britain's Election" . Time . Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "Green Party, Fighting for Climate Action. If not now, when?" . Green Party of England and Wales .
^ "Launch of the Labour Party Manifesto 2019 - "It's Time For Real Change" " . The Labour Party . 21 November 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "Stop Brexit. Build a brighter future" . Liberal Democrats . 31 October 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020 .
^ "General election 2019: Brexit Party pledges 'political revolution' " . BBC News . 22 November 2019.
^ " "If you value it, vote for it" - Welsh Labour focus on record in government and future offer in campaign last ten days - Welsh Labour" .
^ "Drakeford unveils six flagship policy pledges ahead of May elections" . LabourList. 18 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021 .
^ "Fifty days to the Senedd elections in Wales" . Liberal Democrat Voice. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2021 .
^ "UKIP Wales Senedd Manifesto 2021" (PDF) . UKIP Wales. 17 March 2021. Retrieved 13 April 2021 .