United KingdomGovernment and law 30 · Government, law and your role
How do political parties appear on UK television to explain their views?
- aThey buy as much television advertising time as they can afford, like companies do.
- bThey cannot appear on television at all, as broadcasters must stay neutral.
- cThey get free party political broadcasts but cannot buy advertising time.Correct answer
- dOnly the party in government is allowed to appear, and only during elections.
Why?
Political parties are not allowed to buy advertising on television or radio. Instead, they get free airtime for party political broadcasts, especially before elections.
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