Farage himself said that a close-won Remain vote would result in a second referendum: http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/remembering-what-nigel-farage-sa

Farage himself said that a close-won Remain vote would result in a second referendum: http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/remembering-what-nigel-farage-said-about-a-new-referendum--Wk91X3XaNZ http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/remembering-what-ni... "In a 52-48 referendum this would be unfinished business by a long way. If the remain campaign win two-thirds to one-third that ends it" Obviously the side that wins isn't going to be in favour of having another go.