Parliamentary sovereignty means that all referendums are non-binding in the UK, but most people don't know that and wouldn't accept it - they only happen rarely

Parliamentary sovereignty means that all referendums are non-binding in the UK, but most people don't know that and wouldn't accept it - they only happen rarely, always ask about big topics, and so far have always been followed. Calling for a referendum and then ignoring the outcome is a sure-fire way to lose the next election!