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Originally Posted by Hugh
So if a Labour Government gets into power (I know, I know, very unlikely, but for the sake of discussion), how would you describe those who spoke out against any policies they implemented, as those policies would have been due to the democratic decision of the British people?
Would they be "traitors"?
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Governments are elected on a manifesto which contains a whole range of policies. You cannot choose a selection that you like from the manifesto.
A referendum is different. If you tell people that the majority choice will be honoured, and then fail to honour it, there’s a breach of trust.