11-09-2018, 23:04
Jim, I would argue that the second vote would be perfectly feasible.
Democratically fine, as the people who didn't bother to vote the first time can't complain that they were denied a vote on the subject.
Logistically realistic, as the electoral staff know who voted the first time. My name was scored off a big list of those registered to vote. If the staff buy a big box of highlighters they can ensure that only eligible voters can vote under my plan.
Flippant, I know, but it's just the way I feel at the moment. I would imagine that Remain would win by approx. 60/40, probably the same as a YES vote for Scottish Independence.
As for Deal Or No Deal (sound familiar?), I take it we are already committed to leaving the EU under Article 50, so any vote would probably be irrelevant. I understood that the March date was mandatory as it follows the timescale after the UK triggered Article 50.
Democratically fine, as the people who didn't bother to vote the first time can't complain that they were denied a vote on the subject.
Logistically realistic, as the electoral staff know who voted the first time. My name was scored off a big list of those registered to vote. If the staff buy a big box of highlighters they can ensure that only eligible voters can vote under my plan.
Flippant, I know, but it's just the way I feel at the moment. I would imagine that Remain would win by approx. 60/40, probably the same as a YES vote for Scottish Independence.
As for Deal Or No Deal (sound familiar?), I take it we are already committed to leaving the EU under Article 50, so any vote would probably be irrelevant. I understood that the March date was mandatory as it follows the timescale after the UK triggered Article 50.
Cabbage is still good for you