Quote Originally Posted by anthonykay View Post
Yes, I know that and you know that. But I got the impression that a lot of Leave supporters assumed that they were going to get less immigration, rather than controlled immigration. And it doesn't deal with another very important point that you raise:

I am not very optimistic that any future controlled immigration policy will include ethical considerations about taking doctors, engineers, etc from poor countries where they are desperately needed. I have a friend who lived for a few years in Malawi and Zambia, and voted Leave because of the effect that EU trade policies have had on African economies. He thinks that Britain, out of the EU, will be able to trade more fairly with Africa and help to build up its economy. I hope he is right, but I'm not holding my breath.
I would hope he is right as well.

Let's assume Boris wins the leadership of the Tories. I would say he has to deliver on most of these expectations or he will be toast when he comes to a general election.

If I were in Theresa May's shoes, I'd support him, give him enough rope to hang himself. If he delivers, no one will complain.

He did a good enough job in London for regular Labour supporter to re-elect him so he can't be that bad.