Representation UK

“Representation UK” is an interactive application exploring the system of political representation in the United Kingdom.

Sources & citations

On this page you will find a list of all the information sources that are included in this application. This list provides details of who is responsible for publishing the data, when it was published, and how it can be accessed.

We rely upon objective and verifiable data. All of our sources and citations are visible and transparent so that they can be independently fact-checked. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact us: contact@informat10n.com

Information sources & citations

 

General Election Results

Including results from 2015 & 2017 general elections, and recent by-elections.

Source: data.parliament.uk

 

Population breakdown by age group

Showing percentage of the population under 16, between 16 and 64, and over 65 (based on 2017 mid-year estimates)

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Population breakdown by settlement type

Showing the percentage of the population living in urban and rural settlements classified into six groups: Villages, small/medium/large towns, cities, core cities (based on ONS 2016 population estimates)

Source: researchbriefings.parliament.uk

 

Population breakdown by country of birth

Showing the percentage of the population born in each region of the globe (based on 2011 census data).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Weekly Pay

Showing the median gross weekly pay for full-time employees (2018).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Unemployment

Showing the percentage of the economically active population, aged 16-64, who are claiming unemployment benefits (2018).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Median House Price

Showing the median (50th percentile) house price in the constituency (2018).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Change in Housing Price

Showing the percentage change in median house price from 2013 to 2018.

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Educational Attainment

Showing the percentage of students achieving at least 5 GCSEs graded A* to C (2017).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Education Funding

Showing the Schools Block allocation per pupil (in real terms 2017/18 prices).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

OFSTED School Rating

Showing the percentage of secondary schools and primary schools receiving an OFSTED rating of “Requires Improvement” or “Inadequate” (OFSTED, 2018).

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

 

Brexit Referendum Results

Showing actual or estimated results for voting in the 2016 European Union membership referendum. Original results were not published according to constituency boundaries. Results presented are based on ‘actual’ and ‘estimated’ results, from two sources.

Actual results were obtained following a BBC freedom of information request.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-38762034

Estimated results were calculated by Hanretty (2017).

“Areal interpolation and the UK’s referendum on EU membership”, Chris Hanretty, Journal Of Elections, Public Opinion And Parties, Online Early Access.

Source: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17457289.2017.1287081

 

Photographs of Members of Parliament

Source: parliament.uk

 

Interactive Data Visualization

The Representation UK app is designed and developed by Informat10n, and is just one example of the kind of interactive media we produce. Our aim is to increase public awareness, knowledge and understanding by harnessing the power of interactive media, video game technology and online sharing platforms.

At the moment we are only sharing this application with a select group of organisations who we believe can use our expertise and ideas to help them achieve their own goals.

Develop your own unique applications

We are seeking partnerships with organisations who value evidence, education and access to information, and who can help us to fully realise the potential of interactive information resources such as this. We are open to ideas, proposals and commissions from UK-based media companies, campaign groups, think tanks, research institutions, activist groups and universities.

You may wish to explore other regions, data sources, time scales or visual styles. You may wish to share information globally, for free, or you may wish to monetize your own app. You may wish to produce outstanding visuals for live events or simply use it for internal communication and presentations. These are just some of the possibilities. If you can imagine a use for this type of technology, then we can make it a (virtual) reality.

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