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ChrisBan Jun 26th 2016 2:50 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11985375)
So, if another government is elected are they bound by constitutional law to follow through with the referendum's result?

If they have a manifesto stating they wont take the UK out of the EU, theoretically it could be argued that is the new mandate from the people

Oink Jun 26th 2016 2:51 am

Re: EU Referendum
 
I've heard they going to ban Ikea and put a 25% duty on Pinot noir.

Former Lancastrian Jun 26th 2016 3:06 am

Re: EU Referendum
 
Lets start a conspiracy theory.

This result has shocked the world allegedly and people have woke up. I am now wondering if there are a load of politicos and elitists meeting in secrecy wondering how to fix this and can they come up with a plan for the UK to remain in the EU by greasing the EU politicians and impressing upon them that other countries are now questioning if they should remain.

Perhaps concessions could be made to have the UK remain in the EU and that these EU bureaucrats start listening to the common folk and get off their high horses and sense of entitlement and work for everyone in the EU.

SambaDeAmigo Jun 26th 2016 3:11 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11985409)
Lets start a conspiracy theory.

This result has shocked the world allegedly and people have woke up. I am now wondering if there are a load of politicos and elitists meeting in secrecy wondering how to fix this and can they come up with a plan for the UK to remain in the EU by greasing the EU politicians and impressing upon them that other countries are now questioning if they should remain.

Perhaps concessions could be made to have the UK remain in the EU and that these EU bureaucrats start listening to the common folk and get off their high horses and sense of entitlement and work for everyone in the EU.

Hehe interesting. The top EU bosses are the ones who should be scared.

Former Lancastrian Jun 26th 2016 3:24 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by SambaDeAmigo (Post 11985414)
Hehe interesting. The top EU bosses are the ones who should be scared.

Perhaps this vote might make the Mericans think twice. Most thought the Remain campaign would win. Most thought Donald Trump wouldn't get the nomination.
Now imagine the meltdown if Trump became President?

Alan2005 Jun 26th 2016 3:26 am

Re: EU Referendum
 
Er, the plan will be to stay in the EU in all but name. Like Norway.

JonboyE Jun 26th 2016 3:34 am

Re: EU Referendum
 
It is a funny old thing. The Norway option is simultaneously:

a) The worst of both worlds. All the perceived negatives of being in the EU without the ability to protect and advance Britain's interests, and

b) The best possible outcome for a post-referendum Britain.

The leavers have played a blinder.

Stinkypup Jun 26th 2016 4:14 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11985418)
Perhaps this vote might make the Mericans think twice. Most thought the Remain campaign would win. Most thought Donald Trump wouldn't get the nomination.
Now imagine the meltdown if Trump became President?

Meltdown of the planet being the likely literal outcome to that happening :unsure:

Alan2005 Jun 26th 2016 5:08 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by JonboyE (Post 11985431)
It is a funny old thing. The Norway option is simultaneously:

a) The worst of both worlds. All the perceived negatives of being in the EU without the ability to protect and advance Britain's interests, and

b) The best possible outcome for a post-referendum Britain.

The leavers have played a blinder.

I'm disappointed at the leave result, but this does allow the UK to negotiate with countries outside the EU on it's own terms - for better or worse.

SambaDeAmigo Jun 26th 2016 5:15 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11985513)
I'm disappointed at the leave result, but this does allow the UK to negotiate with countries outside the EU on it's own terms - for better or worse.

Exactly. Calling the Commonwealth countries would be a good start

Shirtback Jun 26th 2016 5:56 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11985375)
So, if another government is elected are they bound by constitutional law to follow through with the referendum's result?

No.

Neither is the current government.

(However one defines "constitutional law" ;). )

BristolUK Jun 26th 2016 6:25 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 11983784)
You do know that it isn't "best of three" don't you?;)

How about opting for the game show principle with a new one asking "is that your final answer?" :rofl:

Stinkypup Jun 26th 2016 7:27 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11985565)
How about opting for the game show principle with a new one asking "is that your final answer?" :rofl:

:thumbup: And then go "Higher!" Or.."Lower" depending on who has the most votes.
Or you could do a Showcase showdown - trailer tent, holiday in Cancun, Greece ( the whole bang shoot as well as taking on the whole national debt) and a brand new Toyota Prius! Closest bidder but not a euro/pound over...:thumbup:

Or the Bullseye approach - you might need to google this one having been away from Blighty a tad, Bristol...".Oi Boris, and you Farage, you get nothing for two in a bed!" :unsure:

Or finally they could actually settle the issue with a game of conkers.

JamesM Jun 26th 2016 7:58 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11985420)
Er, the plan will be to stay in the EU in all but name. Like Norway.

This.

It's clear one half of the country is easily fooled.

The question is which half?

BristolUK Jun 26th 2016 9:46 am

Re: EU Referendum
 

Originally Posted by Stinkypup (Post 11985627)
Or the Bullseye approach - you might need to google this one having been away from Blighty a tad, Bristol..."

I know the one from the 80s...I've only been in Canada since 2004.


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