Whichever way the vote swings, I for one feel it has not helped the UK by creating a divide. Both sides have, professionals, experts, intellectuals and politicians whom we voted to power pitting against each other. Also, the major opposition political party seem divided, Scotland or at least Nicola Sturgeon prays for remain; this could be sincere or an opportunity yet again for a fresh Independence referendum. Northern Ireland’s unionists politically choose to remain and Wales seems divided; based on the polls and debates thus far.
The term Referendum means “a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision”. The main crux of calling for a referendum has not been clarified in the first place. Why and what was the reason?
The people elected the government with complete trust that they would ensure a fair governance and importantly secure the best interests of UK and its people. From a layman’s point of view, the government should, therefore, be negotiating what is best for the UK with the European Union and should they be satisfied there is no need for any referendum. However, should this not be the case and the UK have to comply with every whim of the European Union, this is a definite sign of a central European power control and hence a call for a referendum is justified.
On the leave side opportunists like Nigel Farage have tarnished the image and the true essence of the Leave party. Tony Blair’with the pending Chilcot report and the known fact there were no weapons of mass destruction and siding with the Remain side makes one wonder.
Tikendra Dewan
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