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Old 21-10-2019, 10:08   #1490
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Re: Brexit Development(s) Discussion

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees View Post
After all this time, you still haven't got it..... The job of an MP is to do what THEY believe is in the countries best interests. It is NOT to act blindly on their constituents wishes

They are representatives, NOT delegates

There are a large amount of people who do not understand this fundamental part of politics
We have got it. We are however pointing out that in this specific instance, parliament polled the electorate’s wishes, and promised to act on the result. The referendum, uniquely, altered the normal relationship between MPs and voters.

Everything that has happened in the last couple of weeks confirms that parliament is not using its judgment to best implement these wishes, but simply attempting to override them.
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