The Weirdness of UK Politics: Strange Constituencies and Electoral Oddities

🤔UK constituencies can be geographically weird, with Ross, Skye, and Lochaber being the largest constituency at 4,930 square miles.

😮Some constituencies are non-contiguous, meaning certain parts of the constituency are not connected, like the Isle of Skye and the Isles of Scilly.

🗳️There are constituencies with a significantly lower number of electors, such as Orkney and Shetland with only 33,000 electors.

🔇The Speaker's constituency is a non-competitive election by convention, with major parties not standing against the incumbent Speaker.

💥Ashfield constituency had interesting party dynamics, with the Ashfield Independent party emerging as a strong contender.

Which constituency is the largest in the UK?

—The largest constituency in the UK is Ross, Skye, and Lochaber, spanning across 4,930 square miles.

Are there any constituencies that are not connected?

—Yes, some constituencies, like the Isle of Skye and the Isles of Scilly, are non-contiguous, meaning certain parts of the constituency are not connected.

What is the constituency with the fewest number of electors?

—Orkney and Shetland constituencies have the fewest number of electors, with only 33,000 electors.

How is the Speaker's constituency different from other constituencies?

—The Speaker's constituency is a non-competitive election by convention, with major parties not standing against the incumbent Speaker.

What is the story behind the Ashfield Independent party?

—The Ashfield Independent party emerged as a contender in the Ashfield constituency, with the candidate Josie successfully competing against major party candidates.

00:00Introduction to the weirdness of UK politics, including its unconventional traditions.

01:00Exploration of geographically weird constituencies, such as Ross, Skye, and Lochaber.

02:42Discussion of non-contiguous constituencies, like the Isle of Skye and the Isles of Scilly.

04:19Explanation of constituencies with a significantly lower number of electors, such as Orkney and Shetland.

05:52Insights into the unique nature of the Speaker's constituency and its non-competitive election.

06:02Story of the Ashfield constituency and the emergence of the Ashfield Independent party.

06:50Summary of the overall strangeness in UK politics and a call-to-action to learn more.