Yay or nay - should Britain vote to leave the EU?

pietillidie · Post by **pietillidie** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:58 pm

^I did refer to your post, but as you know I strongly separate public politics from private life. I acknowledged the emotions are real, I just don't see how lessening the discipline of keeping the personal and public apart helps.

Anyhow, I was just having a shower and came to this conclusion: Footy is about to start, and I've done my political tours of duty. And so, I'm going to rule a line under those last Brexit thoughts, and leave the political discourse, outside direct actions I'm involved in, to others.

I'm going to go mainstream for a while, and make some money. Meanwhile, I'm getting back into urban geography first to enjoy it as a hobby, and second to see if I can throw a few ideas at some urban issues.

So, breathe easy

I shall see you in lighter threads for entertainment and everyday life talk henceforth!

Post by **Jezza** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:46 am

The EU referendum is being held this week in the UK with various polls showing it's too close to call on what will transpire on Thursday.

I wonder if the shooting of Labour MP Jo Cox last week will have an impact on the final results?

London Dave · Post by **London Dave** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:45 am

It's on tomorrow... if I was a betting man, I'd probably have a quid on out, though I'm a remain myself.

Wokko · Post by **Wokko** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 8:22 am

Daily Mail endorses Leave. Second most read paper in Great Britain after The Sun which also endorses Leave.

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:01 am

Interesting hypothetical they pose. Do they explain why any of the ordinary voters should "believe in Britain"?

watt price tully · Post by **watt price tully** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 11:31 am

London Dave wrote:It's on tomorrow... if I was a betting man, I'd probably have a quid on out, though I'm a remain myself.

Just one more beer?

I did google it

Early exit polls have it the exit vote is slightly ahead although within margin of error.

Post by **Jezza** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:01 pm

London Dave wrote:It's on tomorrow... if I was a betting man, I'd probably have a quid on out, though I'm a remain myself.

I support the UK leaving the EU, but I actually think the UK will remain in the EU however, so we have opposite positions.

I feel that many people are always resistant to change and prefer to stick to the status quo but we will see what happens soon enough.

Post by **David** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:05 pm

A future for the UK pushed over the line by The Sun and The Daily Mail. Now there's a paradox.

HAL · Post by **HAL** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:08 pm

Try to tell me that another way.

Post by **David** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:38 am

Early results are suggesting that the UK will leave the EU. Still plenty of votes to count, though:

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu- ... m-36612368

Post by **Jezza** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:07 pm

Surprised by how close it is.

I was always convinced that remain would win comfortably in the end but this will be very close by the sounds of it.

What'sinaname · Post by **What'sinaname** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:42 pm

It's over. The Brexit is official.

Wokko · Post by **Wokko** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:47 pm

Brexit up by 500k and most of Scotland and half of London are in already (The two main 'Remain' areas). It's looking good. Rule, Britannia!

Wokko · Post by **Wokko** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:48 pm

Word is that if the Brexit happens The Netherlands will push for a Referendum to leave the EU as early as next week (start the process, not have the referendum).

Post by **think positive** » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:51 pm

so what does it mean?

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