Reply to post: Re: Dodgy behavior by Vote Leave? @Snowy

Brexit text-it wrecks it: Vote Leave fined £40k for spamming 200k msgs ahead of EU referendum

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Re: Dodgy behavior by Vote Leave? @Snowy

That's equating it to a competition or sport where you have clear sides trying to win. Another referendum would be the exact same people (give or take due to new eligibility and non-eligibility to vote). Therefore a second referendum is just ensuring that those same group of people who voted one way or the other haven't now changed their mind.

It shouldn't be looked at like a competition it is a fair choice. People do change their mind and due to have a much greater understanding of the outcome it could be fair to ensure that people are still happy about the decision being done in their name.

Should, after meaningful vote 1, MPs have been told - you can't change your mind as you have already decided even though there is now further information (however light that was) on the issue?Should we cancel all general elections as the will of the people was met in 2016 therefore there can't be another attempt to choose another government? Should the Conservative vote of confidence in their leader have been allowed as they had already chosen Theresa May when Cameron left - why should they get another chance?

If this truly is ensuring that this is being done in the name of the will of the people, such a monumental decision, having a check that it still is the will should be warmly welcomed.

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