Its a constitutional fact that referendums are advisory. We are a Parliamentary democracy.

I don't understand Stephen Phillips MP resignation.

If it is going to parliament then he will be able to debate and represent his constituents.

Isn't that the purpose of being an MP?

Doesn't he like being whipped?

I wasn't talking about Labour, but you go on and avoid my point.

Oh dear...

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If it was one of your lot they would probably be asking President Putin to do it.

Real capitalism and real free-markets would be a start, not the current crock of manipulated b-llocks that we have had forced upon us by 'the elite'.

Buy Litecoin.

We are, but unfortunately Parliament didn't step in to define the process before the referendum took place nor stop it because a decision reached by a democratic majority might undermine their authority.

The 2016 referendum should never have happened!!! But we can still be like Eire and keep having farcical referendums until we get the predetermined outcome by "democracy"!

Observers on the continent of Europe must truly be pi$$ing themselves laughing? Personally, I'd prefer to play the long game and have full discussion on the issues and alternatives. I don't know why we have to bow to pressure to invoke Article 50 in the short-term other than to appease Europe, markets and self-interest groups. Did we sign up to any time line?

Edited by Henry of Peckham (04 Nov 2016 7.08pm)

Denial is not just a river in Egypt

Let's face it, this referendum has been really badly thought out. Didn't any of the leavers realise the fact that triggering a50 needed rubber stamping by parliament.

As it is it stops us rushing into brexit and taking a more sensible and pragmatic approach rather than following the whims of the press.

The (owned by elite foreigner) sun really took the piss out of their readers today by moaning about the woman who brought the case to court because she is part of the foreign elite!

How the f*** is the s*** stirring, rage and anger inducing tripe we see in the likes of the mail express et al helping us to the best outcome?

Edited by nickgusset (04 Nov 2016 8.10pm)

Yeah, democracy is a bitch when you don't get your own way, isn't it Michael?

Still, you can scream and scream and scream and virtue signal what a superior person you are to the 52% who opposed you.

"That was fun and to round off the day, I am off to steal a charity collection box and then desecrate a place of worship.” - Smokey, The Selhurst Arms, 26/02/02

Cease playing the victim, Michael.

What you have said comes over as patronising and dismissive of the process.

Unfortunately that has been a characteristic of the Remain camp since June 24.

The fact is, it has happened. It is unprecedented, it is the Will of the majority and it is a fiendishly complicated process.

Saying there is no plan is incorrect. I believe there was contingency created by the civil service for either outcome. However, this will be a long process because there is a negotiation process that will not be straight forward. Some of it will be secret. You don't show your hand until necessary. Understanding of this processneeds to be conveyed to the public, I grant you.

But cease this 'misanthrope' and 'extreme right' bollocks. You know it ain't true.

"That was fun and to round off the day, I am off to steal a charity collection box and then desecrate a place of worship.” - Smokey, The Selhurst Arms, 26/02/02