Originally Posted by ntluser

I think there were several reasons for the low turnout and the unexpected result:-

a) some voters simply forgot it was voting day because they were doing something else and were distracted

b) some voters went to Glastonbury expecting there to be a voting booth there, but there wasn't so no vote from them

c) some voters were busy elsewhere on voting day and were supposed to organise postal votes but never got round to it so no votes from them

d) some voters were really confused about the issues and did not know which way to vote so no vote from them

e) some voters - the really apathetic ones - weren't bothered by the outcome and didn't bother to vote so no vote from them

As a consequence we really need to improve the way we as voters vote for issues and parties in this country and all voters need to take the time and trouble to properly organise their voting arrangements.

It also places a responsibility on political parties to make clear to voters what their policies are and give information about the consequences of voting for them.

In the case of the EU referendum it was a shambles by politicians and voters alike that led to the unexpected result with Leave voters being a bit more organised than Remain voters. There is a lesson here for all of us. Don't forget to vote.