> The binary choice was really quite a stroke of luck because it made it impossible for the government to pretend the decision had been implemented when it hadn

> The binary choice was really quite a stroke of luck because it made it impossible for the government to pretend the decision had been implemented when it hadn't been, despite obviously being desperate to do so. I believe there was a referendum in Wales on more independence, with a stronger result (60+% in favor), which was basically ignored. (That is: much handwringing and discussion whether the mandate was clear enough). There was a link with Theresa May - she may have been in Welsh parliament. Could be this one: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Welsh_devolution_referendum https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Welsh_devolution_refere... If that recollection is roughly correct, political implications of the Brexit result would be "whatever suits you best".