amor wrote:GrahamB wrote:Before we get carried away remember the referendum was "advisory" not binding. Cameron didn't action it and says he won't. It might never get actioned. Read this very insightful article:
http://jackofkent.com/2016/06/why-the-a ... important/
Also the Scottish Snp leader has threatened to veto it:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-s ... s-36633244
This is one of the gripes that the people of Britain had with the EU.
I can think of France or Ireland or even Holland who voted one way, but the EU just ignored the vote (sending them back to `vote again and vote properly`).
The UK is in many ways the crucible of modern democracy (at least very much looked at in that way by the outsiders), it would be a huge blow to 'civilization'. I really can't see the Brits doing it to themselves though, they would not stand for shenanigans.
If anyone takes the time to watch the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbZ9EIOQzXU most of this was mentioned...
Another point mentioned was that the cost for the other members to support it would go up as a member dropped out.
It will be interesting to see how they address it.
To its credit the EU from the news here is pushing for the exit to happen quickly.