I think when Cameron said the result would be respected that was the end of it being advisory, in fact if not in law.
Re-joining the EU
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Ian H
Legendary Member
We know it was advisory. Who said it should be ignored? Anyone here?
My point stands.
newfhouse
pleb
I think it’s a bit more complicated than that.
The advice from a poll with such a narrow margin was surely that there was limited public appetite for the consequences of a hard exit. That’s not ignoring, it’s listening.
But here we are.
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spen666
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That is your spin on it. The poll did not ask about whether people wanted a hard brexit, a soft Brexit or anything other than Leave or Remain
newfhouse
pleb
It was poorly designed, presumably because Cameron thought it would be a simple way to settle the matter.
It was the job of our politicians to interpret the result in order to maximise the benefits (to the people, not just their financiers) / minimise the harm. Does anyone think that has been done?
Can we agree that 52% did not demand the shambles we have now?
Bromptonaut
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It was a statement of fact based on, amongst other things, the simple practicalities of a yes/no referendum on an principle with absolutely zero detail.
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“We're not going back to the EU, the single market, the customs union or freedom of movement”. Asked him repeatedly to rule out above in his lifetime: “We’re not reopening divisions. I’ve ruled it out 3 times in this interview
So there !
At least he has some sort of policies....
https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir...u-as-he-launches-labours-brexit-plan-12645771
So there !
At least he has some sort of policies....https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir...u-as-he-launches-labours-brexit-plan-12645771
FishFright
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“We're not going back to the EU, the single market, the customs union or freedom of movement”. Asked him repeatedly to rule out above in his lifetime: “We’re not reopening divisions. I’ve ruled it out 3 times in this interview
So there !
https://news.sky.com/story/sir-keir...u-as-he-launches-labours-brexit-plan-12645771
There is no hope is there .
BoldonLad
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Don't say that. How about Nicola gets independence, then, they move the border South, to say, Watford. The new enlarged Scotland joins the EU. What's not to like, unless you live South of Watford. Actually, they only have to move the border to Middlesboro, and I will be happy.
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FishFright
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Don't say that. How about Nicola gets independence, then, they move the border South, to say, Watford. The new enlarged Scotland joins the EU. What's not to like, unless you live South of Watford. Actually, they only have to move the border to Middlesboro, and I will be happy.
I think that's a pretty good plan but extend its borders to surround Westminster.
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spen666
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and thereby ignore the wishes of the electorate who voted to leave?
strangely that is not how democracy usually works
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Imagine if the Tories elected a remain PM and they ran their next election campaign on re joining....feck that'd be a laugh 
BoldonLad
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Imagine if the Tories elected a remain PM and they ran their next election campaign on re joining....feck that'd be a laugh
Sure would, if they won
, indeed it would be a real laugh if any party won on that ticket.
FishFright
Well-Known Member
They can leave.
