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A clear one would be that the integrity of UK democracy would be severely damaged. If I understand correctly, the only way of leaving is using that article so n

• DanBC 10y ago
  The UK has a population of about 63m. 46m of those could vote. 30m of those did vote. 17.5m of those voted to leave. That's 52% of the turnout; 38% of the electorate; 25% of the population. They won the ballot, but I wish they'd stop saying "a majority of the country voted for Leave" when only a quarter of the country voted leave.
  • Lordarminius 10y ago
    One more example of a weaker side prevailing against the sronger.
  • quasiuna 10y ago
    Yes 25% of total population voted leave. You can't take this as "75% voted remain". On your figures less than 20% voted remain. The other 55% of the population didn't vote and therefore are represented by those that did. You can't say a majority voted leave as such, but you also can't say a majority wanted to remain. The only factual figures we have suggested a majority would have voted leave.
  • leojg 10y ago
    Yes, you have a point there :) That's why this kind of referendums should ether be mandatory or have a higher approval point(like 75%) Now, those 16m that didn't vote. Do we know if they don't care? Or if they are against or in favor of leaving? Also, many would say that if you don't use your right to vote, then you can't complain about the decision taken.