I actually think it'd be the same result. Most people accept that we've had the vote and so are now set on this path. I've spoken to several leave voters who are as worried as remainers about things now but time will tell, it might work out. There's a plus side to everything, if as a nation we messed up due to being misled over claims by either side, then that's something that we get to live with and think about.

In my experience how people feel about things now depends on how much the economy is at the forefront of their mind, the high numbers of immigrants coming in, or just a general dislike of difference and foreigners. People in the first two categories, most people, are definitely concerned to varying degrees because there are big unknowns on both counts, but if it works out those worries may be misplaced. The 'general dislike' people who are all about getting pissed off when they hear a foreign accent or try to get out of ever associating with foreigners or people that 'look foreign' don't care of course, because to them it's all about keeping things 'familiar'. There aren't that many people like that really though thankfully.

Edited by blackpalacefan (30 Jun 2016 10.17pm)

Will never happen.

The last sentence.

If we had a snap election that in itself would be a bit like another referendum, but the labour party has fallen apart and only 7 people vote libdem so the result is a foregone conclusion anyway lol

If May gets the vote I can see the 'Leave' result being shelved on the basis it's unworkable.

I think she'll kick the can a long way down the road.

She's already said she will not trigger article 50 this year. So we'll get into next year and negotiations (formal or informal) will continue. And we'll get to the stage where we agree an EEA model allowing free movement of goods, services, capital, and people plus a slightly reduced contribution.

Then finally we'll leave and people will barely notice the difference.

Businesses will be materially unaffected. And the only people "worse off" will be the electorate who will have to deal with all of the rules and regulations and freedoms of the EU, but with none of the say at the negotiating table.

Democracy is for poofs, it would seem.

Here's where we are.
I voted remain and was as gutted as anyone but we are where we are and an out vote is out...end of..we would hope.....but now that becomes the problem. Because the markets are now pricing in a 30% chance of brexit never happening and even if it does we get a brexit 'light' i.e. still paying a large contribution (without a rebate) and 80% of freedom of eu movement (i.e. no significant reduction in immigration), but free trade and no veto (if e.g. Turkey tried to join.)
What does this mean: the uk economy gdp growth for next 12 months will shrink from 2.3% to 0.8% (so techically not a recession) problem is it will feel like one because what is keeping it positive is external trade ( boosted by the much weaker pound) but domestic demand will be much harder hit. If you work in construction, estate agency, advertising or any other sector that relies on domestic demand then prepare yourself for job losses, wage reductions etc. If you work in a sector exposed to us$ sales e.g pharma, oil then you will likely notice very little.
My investment advice would be to get out of property, out of domestically focussed uk equities and strategically short sterling where possible.
Meanwhile look very closely at the bond markets (the canary in the coal mine). 10y yields are now below 1% down 40+bps in one week. Annuities are 8% lower than before the referendum and remember most financial assets had been priced with some brexit risk. There will have to be some reallignment in public spending i.e reduce spending on nhs, pensions or benefits unless we throw out our fiscal discipline and raise debt (which then becomes more expensive exacerbated by credit rating downgrades 'with negative outlook'....some call it hobsons choice....but we have made it...like it or not.
The thing however that could make this all worse (apart from a political vacuum and the absence of a plan) is uncertainty over whether brexit will happen. This will likely only get worse as people begin to feel the pain in job losses, inflation etc and places like cornwall realises it will lose funding. However, as much as i was a strong remainer and am gutted to leave we have to GET OVER IT, WE VOTED LEAVE so press the article 50 button asap...and live with it.

Re- the markets, other than the usual 'panic', the result of the referendum hasn't changed a thing. A huge downturn is due regardless, but 'Brexit' will no doubt be blamed by many.

Since the turn of the year, Gold +40% Silver +50%. These rises will continue for a long while yet, imo.

The prooves are in the puddings