atypical_boro
Well-known member
What was reported as treason (which is an absurd use of the term) but wasn't fully exercising democratic process, and why he almost lost my vote, was his refusal to rule out a second referendum (I voted to Remain). As it turned out I had to go away that day and couldn't vote (wasn't registered to vote postally). But I'd have begrudgingly voted for him.His policy was to negotiate with the EU - on the customs Union and the single market - and then go back to the public. This was reported as something akin to treason, an inherent weakness, or some sort of political cop out.
I’ve never understood this though, why a leader is categorised as weak for actually exercising democratic process - it happened to Theresa May as well. Having a set position and then negotiating from there, going back to the vote if necessary, seems entirely sensible to me. Especially on generation-defining matters of national importance, such as leaving the EU.
Sticking to something and blundering through regardless will get you exactly where we are now. F*cked.
Like it or not, he was ambiguous on a complex issue that the British electorate (rightly) wanted to see simplified after years of bickering.