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TCL > in the first Scottish Devolution referendum, there was vote in favour but it was not carried forward because 40% of the electorate had to have voted in favour. In the EU vote, only 37.44% of the electorate voted to leave.
Interesting. Would be harsh though. I had thought the deck was stacked in favour of remain, i.e. the status quo, better the devil you know, etc. and that because of this even a tiny Leave vote should be accepted.
With hindsight I realise that the deck was stacked in favour of Leave. That was the "do something" option and it was supported by rebels, not the incumbent party leaders. The perfect opportunity to register a protest vote OR express your true desire to leave the EU, the combination of which has resulted in a leave victory.
Incidentally, if you really are in Corby ... 64.2% for leave on a 74.1% turnout!