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Study Guide: North East Fife Parliamentary Constituency: History and Elections

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North East Fife Parliamentary Constituency: History and Elections Study Guide

Constituency Establishment and Early History (1983-1987)

The North East Fife constituency was established in 1983.

Answer: True

Explanation: The North East Fife constituency was formally established in 1983 as part of a boundary review.

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Barry Henderson was the first MP for North East Fife after its creation in 1983, representing the Liberal Democrats.

Answer: False

Explanation: Barry Henderson was indeed the first MP for North East Fife following its creation in 1983, but he represented the Conservative Party, not the Liberal Democrats.

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The Conservative Party initially held the North East Fife seat for four years following its creation in 1983.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following its establishment in 1983, the Conservative Party held the North East Fife seat for the initial four-year period until the 1987 general election.

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When was the North East Fife constituency first established?

Answer: 1983

Explanation: The North East Fife constituency was established in 1983.

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Which political party initially held the North East Fife seat after its creation in 1983?

Answer: Conservative Party

Explanation: Following its creation in 1983, the North East Fife seat was initially held by the Conservative Party.

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Representation: Menzies Campbell Era (1987-2015)

Menzies Campbell represented North East Fife from 1987 until 2015.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sir Menzies Campbell represented North East Fife from 1987 until 2015, serving for an extended tenure.

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Menzies Campbell first won the North East Fife seat in 1983.

Answer: False

Explanation: Menzies Campbell did not first win the North East Fife seat in 1983; his initial victory occurred in the 1987 general election.

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Menzies Campbell won the North East Fife seat in 2010 with a majority of 9,048 votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sir Menzies Campbell retained the North East Fife seat in the 2010 general election, achieving a majority of 9,048 votes.

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Menzies Campbell won the North East Fife seat in 2005 with a majority of 12,571 votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sir Menzies Campbell secured the North East Fife seat in the 2005 general election with a significant majority of 12,571 votes.

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Menzies Campbell won the North East Fife seat in 1997 with a majority of 10,356 votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sir Menzies Campbell was elected as the Member of Parliament for North East Fife in the 1997 general election, achieving a majority of 10,356 votes.

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Menzies Campbell won the North East Fife seat in 1987 representing the Liberal Democrats.

Answer: True

Explanation: Menzies Campbell was first elected to represent North East Fife in the 1987 general election, standing for the Liberal Democrats (or its predecessor, the Liberal Party).

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Who represented North East Fife for a long period, from 1987 to 2015?

Answer: Menzies Campbell

Explanation: Sir Menzies Campbell represented North East Fife for an extended period, serving from 1987 until 2015.

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Which party held the North East Fife seat from 1987 to 2015?

Answer: Liberal Democrats (and its predecessor)

Explanation: The Liberal Democrats, and its predecessor the Liberal Party, held the North East Fife seat continuously from 1987 to 2015.

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What was the majority for Menzies Campbell in the 1987 North East Fife general election?

Answer: 1,447 votes

Explanation: Menzies Campbell secured a majority of 1,447 votes when he first won the North East Fife seat in the 1987 general election.

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Representation: SNP and Liberal Democrat Contests (2015-Present)

Wendy Chamberlain currently serves as the Member of Parliament for North East Fife, representing the Conservative Party.

Answer: False

Explanation: While Wendy Chamberlain is the current Member of Parliament for North East Fife, she represents the Liberal Democrats, not the Conservative Party.

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The Scottish National Party (SNP) gained the North East Fife seat in the 2015 general election.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 2015 general election, the Scottish National Party (SNP) successfully gained the North East Fife constituency.

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Stephen Gethins of the SNP won the North East Fife seat in 2015 with a majority of 4,344 votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: Stephen Gethins, representing the Scottish National Party (SNP), secured victory in the North East Fife constituency in the 2015 general election with a majority of 4,344 votes.

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The 2019 general election result in North East Fife was significant because it marked the SNP's only loss of the election year.

Answer: True

Explanation: The outcome of the 2019 general election in North East Fife was significant as it represented the sole constituency loss for the Scottish National Party (SNP) during that election year.

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The 2015 general election saw the Liberal Democrats retain the North East Fife seat.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Liberal Democrats did not retain the North East Fife seat in the 2015 general election; it was gained by the Scottish National Party (SNP).

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Wendy Chamberlain first won the North East Fife seat in the 2017 general election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Wendy Chamberlain secured the North East Fife seat in the 2019 general election, not in 2017.

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Who is the current Member of Parliament for the North East Fife constituency?

Answer: Wendy Chamberlain

Explanation: The current Member of Parliament for the North East Fife constituency is Wendy Chamberlain.

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Which party gained the North East Fife seat in the 2015 general election?

Answer: Scottish National Party (SNP)

Explanation: The Scottish National Party (SNP) gained the North East Fife seat in the 2015 general election.

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In the 2019 general election, who defeated Stephen Gethins to win the North East Fife seat?

Answer: Wendy Chamberlain

Explanation: In the 2019 general election, Wendy Chamberlain of the Liberal Democrats defeated Stephen Gethins to win the North East Fife seat.

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Which of the following statements about the 2019 North East Fife election is TRUE?

Answer: It represented the SNP's only loss of the election that year.

Explanation: The 2019 general election result in North East Fife was significant as it represented the sole constituency loss for the Scottish National Party (SNP) during that election year.

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Which election saw the North East Fife seat held by the Scottish National Party (SNP) with a majority of 4,344 votes?

Answer: 2015

Explanation: The 2015 general election was when the Scottish National Party (SNP) held the North East Fife seat with a majority of 4,344 votes.

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Constituency Boundary Reviews and Changes

Following the 2019 election, it was estimated that the SNP would have held North East Fife under the new boundaries, despite Wendy Chamberlain winning the seat.

Answer: True

Explanation: Although Wendy Chamberlain won the seat for the Liberal Democrats in the 2019 election, boundary projections based on the subsequent 2023 review indicated that the SNP would have notionally held the constituency under those revised boundaries.

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From 1983 to 2005, the North East Fife constituency boundaries were defined by specific Westminster wards.

Answer: False

Explanation: From its creation in 1983 until the 2005 general election, the North East Fife constituency boundaries were primarily defined by the administrative area known as the North East Fife District, not by specific Westminster wards.

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The boundaries of North East Fife were expanded to include parts of Leven following the Fifth Review of UK Parliament constituencies for the 2005 election.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Fifth Review of UK Parliament constituencies, which took effect for the 2005 election, resulted in an expansion of the North East Fife boundaries to incorporate portions of the town of Leven.

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Under the 2023 review, the North East Fife constituency boundaries were redefined to include wards such as St Andrews and Cupar, and areas like Kennoway were transferred from the Glenrothes constituency.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2023 review of Westminster constituencies led to a redefinition of North East Fife's boundaries, incorporating wards like St Andrews and Cupar, and notably transferring areas such as Kennoway from the Glenrothes constituency.

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The Boundary Commission for Scotland is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to UK Parliament constituency boundaries in Scotland.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Boundary Commission for Scotland holds the statutory responsibility for conducting periodic reviews and proposing modifications to the boundaries of UK Parliament constituencies within Scotland.

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Based on the 2023 boundary review, it was estimated that the Liberal Democrats would have held the North East Fife seat in the 2019 general election.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2023 boundary review's notional results for the 2019 general election indicated that the SNP would have held the North East Fife seat under the revised boundaries, not the Liberal Democrats.

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The North East Fife constituency, following the 2023 review, includes the Fife Council wards of St Andrews, Cupar, and Leven, Kennoway and Largo.

Answer: True

Explanation: Post the 2023 boundary review, the North East Fife constituency is comprised of specific Fife Council wards, including St Andrews, Cupar, and the Leven, Kennoway and Largo wards.

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The constituency was defined as the North East Fife District from 1983 until the 2005 general election.

Answer: True

Explanation: From its inception in 1983 up to and including the 2001 general election, the North East Fife constituency's boundaries were defined by the administrative area known as the North East Fife District.

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According to boundary changes estimated before the 2019 election, which party was expected to hold North East Fife under the new boundaries?

Answer: Scottish National Party (SNP)

Explanation: Based on boundary projections related to the 2023 review, it was estimated that the SNP would have held the North East Fife seat under the revised boundaries, even though the Liberal Democrats won the seat in the 2019 election.

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How did the boundaries of North East Fife change following the Fifth Review of UK Parliament constituencies, effective for the 2005 election?

Answer: It was slightly expanded to include a portion of the town of Leven.

Explanation: Following the Fifth Review of UK Parliament constituencies, effective for the 2005 election, the North East Fife constituency was slightly expanded to include a portion of the town of Leven.

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Under the 2023 review of Westminster constituencies, which area was transferred into North East Fife from the Glenrothes constituency?

Answer: Leven, Kennoway and Largo wards

Explanation: As part of the 2023 review of Westminster constituencies, the wards of Leven, Kennoway and Largo were transferred into the North East Fife constituency from the Glenrothes constituency.

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The North East Fife constituency boundaries from 1983 to 2005 were primarily defined by what?

Answer: The area known as the North East Fife District.

Explanation: From its establishment in 1983 until the 2005 general election, the North East Fife constituency boundaries were primarily defined by the administrative area known as the North East Fife District.

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Which of the following is a correct inclusion based on the 2023 review of Westminster constituencies for North East Fife?

Answer: The Howe of Fife and Tay Coast ward.

Explanation: The 2023 review of Westminster constituencies for North East Fife includes the Howe of Fife and Tay Coast ward as part of its redefined boundaries.

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Key Election Data and Statistics

The 2017 general election in North East Fife was notable because the SNP MP won by a margin of over 100 votes.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2017 general election in North East Fife was notable for its extremely narrow margin, but the incumbent SNP MP won by only two votes, not over 100.

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In the 2019 general election, the swing to the Liberal Democrats from the SNP in North East Fife was approximately 1.5%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2019 general election in North East Fife saw a swing of approximately 1.5% in favour of the Liberal Democrats, moving from the SNP.

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Wendy Chamberlain's majority in the 2019 North East Fife election was over 5,000 votes.

Answer: False

Explanation: Wendy Chamberlain's majority in the 2019 North East Fife election was 1,316 votes, which is significantly less than 5,000 votes.

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The voter turnout in the 2019 North East Fife general election was 61.5%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The voter turnout for the 2019 general election in the North East Fife constituency was recorded at 61.5%.

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The 2017 general election in North East Fife saw the winning candidate elected with a majority of just 2 votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2017 general election in North East Fife was notable for its extremely narrow margin, with the winning candidate securing the seat by a margin of only two votes.

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Turnout in the 2017 North East Fife general election was lower than in 2019.

Answer: False

Explanation: Voter turnout in the 2017 North East Fife general election was 71.3%, which was higher than the 61.5% turnout recorded in the 2019 general election.

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The swing from the Liberal Democrats to the SNP in the 2017 North East Fife general election was approximately 4.8%.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2017 general election in North East Fife saw a swing of -4.8% to the SNP from the Liberal Democrats, indicating a swing *from* the SNP *to* the Liberal Democrats, not the other way around.

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The swing to the SNP from the Liberal Democrats in the 2015 North East Fife general election was nearly 20%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2015 general election in North East Fife witnessed a substantial swing of approximately 19.9% to the Scottish National Party (SNP) from the Liberal Democrats.

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The swing to the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party in the 2010 North East Fife general election was positive.

Answer: False

Explanation: The swing in the 2010 North East Fife general election was not positive for the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party; it was a negative swing of -5.0%.

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The swing to the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party in the 2001 North East Fife general election was 1.7%.

Answer: True

Explanation: In the 2001 general election, the Liberal Democrats experienced a swing of 1.7% from the Conservative Party in the North East Fife constituency.

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The swing to the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party in the 1992 North East Fife general election was 2.1%.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 1992 general election in North East Fife saw a swing of 2.1% in favour of the Liberal Democrats, moving from the Conservative Party.

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In the 2019 general election, North East Fife had the largest share of the vote for the Labour Party in the UK.

Answer: False

Explanation: Contrary to the statement, North East Fife recorded the smallest share of the vote for the Labour Party across the entire United Kingdom in the 2019 general election, at 3.7%.

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As of March 2020, the electorate size for North East Fife was approximately 70,452.

Answer: True

Explanation: As of March 2020, the official electorate size for the North East Fife constituency was recorded as approximately 70,452 individuals.

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In the 2017 election, the incumbent SNP MP held the seat by a margin of only two votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2017 general election for North East Fife was exceptionally close, with the incumbent SNP Member of Parliament retaining the seat by a margin of just two votes.

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What made the 2017 general election result in North East Fife particularly remarkable?

Answer: The incumbent SNP MP held the seat by a margin of only two votes.

Explanation: The 2017 general election result in North East Fife was remarkable due to the incumbent SNP MP retaining the seat by an exceptionally narrow margin of only two votes.

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What was the majority for the winning candidate in the 2019 North East Fife general election?

Answer: 1,316 votes

Explanation: The majority for the winning candidate, Wendy Chamberlain of the Liberal Democrats, in the 2019 North East Fife general election was 1,316 votes.

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Which of the following election results for North East Fife is INCORRECT?

Answer: 2010: Conservative Party won the seat.

Explanation: The statement '2010: Conservative Party won the seat' is incorrect. In the 2010 general election, Menzies Campbell of the Liberal Democrats won the North East Fife seat.

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What was the approximate swing percentage to the SNP from the Liberal Democrats in the 2015 general election in North East Fife?

Answer: +19.9%

Explanation: The swing to the SNP from the Liberal Democrats in the 2015 North East Fife general election was approximately +19.9%.

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The 2017 general election in North East Fife was the most marginal seat in the United Kingdom at that time. What was the winning majority?

Answer: 2 votes

Explanation: The 2017 general election in North East Fife was the most marginal seat in the United Kingdom at that time, with the winning majority being only 2 votes.

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What was the voter turnout percentage in the 2010 North East Fife general election?

Answer: 63.6%

Explanation: The voter turnout percentage in the 2010 North East Fife general election was 63.6%.

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What was the swing percentage to the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party in the 1997 North East Fife general election?

Answer: +8.4%

Explanation: In the 1997 North East Fife general election, the swing to the Liberal Democrats from the Conservative Party was +8.4%.

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What was the electorate size for North East Fife as recorded in March 2020?

Answer: 70,452

Explanation: As of March 2020, the official electorate size for the North East Fife constituency was recorded as 70,452 individuals.

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In the 2019 general election, North East Fife had the smallest share of the vote for the Labour Party in the entire United Kingdom. What was this share?

Answer: 3.7%

Explanation: In the 2019 general election, North East Fife recorded the smallest share of the vote for the Labour Party across the United Kingdom, amounting to 3.7%.

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What was the swing percentage in the 2010 general election in North East Fife, from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Democrats?

Answer: -5.0%

Explanation: The swing percentage in the 2010 general election in North East Fife, from the Conservative Party to the Liberal Democrats, was -5.0%.

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What was the majority for Stephen Gethins (SNP) in the 2015 North East Fife general election?

Answer: 4,344 votes

Explanation: Stephen Gethins of the SNP achieved a majority of 4,344 votes in the 2015 North East Fife general election.

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The swing percentage in the 1992 North East Fife general election was +2.1% to the Liberal Democrats from which party?

Answer: Conservative Party

Explanation: The swing percentage of +2.1% to the Liberal Democrats in the 1992 North East Fife general election was from the Conservative Party.

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What was the turnout percentage in the 1983 North East Fife general election?

Answer: 73.7%

Explanation: The voter turnout percentage in the 1983 North East Fife general election was 73.7%.

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Which of the following is true regarding the 2017 North East Fife election?

Answer: The incumbent SNP MP won by a margin of only two votes.

Explanation: The 2017 general election in North East Fife was characterized by the incumbent SNP MP winning by a margin of only two votes, making it the most marginal seat in the UK at that time.

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Geographical Scope and Settlements

The North East Fife is a designated parliamentary constituency situated within Scotland.

Answer: True

Explanation: The North East Fife is indeed a parliamentary constituency situated within Scotland.

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Major settlements within North East Fife include only St Andrews and Cupar.

Answer: False

Explanation: While St Andrews and Cupar are significant settlements, the North East Fife constituency also encompasses other major towns and villages, such as Leuchars and Leven.

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Which of the following is a major settlement located within the North East Fife constituency?

Answer: St Andrews

Explanation: St Andrews is identified as one of the major settlements located within the North East Fife constituency.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a major settlement within the North East Fife constituency?

Answer: Dundee

Explanation: Dundee is not listed as a major settlement within the North East Fife constituency; Cupar, Leuchars, and Anstruther are among the settlements mentioned.

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