Quote Originally Posted by Mike T View Post
As in elections, in referenda we unfortunately cannot expect the MPs to tell us the truth. The result of course still stands, but that does not mean we have to like it - after an election if we lose do we shut up for 5 years?
What is amazing is how little planning there was for brexit - compare how much planning the SNP had done in the Scottish referendum.
A different issue is the future PM - May or Leadsom - surely any system that results in choosing between these two is by definition not fit for purpose.
The quality of debate has been poor as long as I can remember which goes back to Thatcher. The election campaigns and confrontational debates do nothing and for some reason the media always has to put a spin on it.
Even the so called Independent is anything but.

However, there are a few things to pull you up on. The SNP had to plan and could plan as they were one party. They were always likely to win as well and so they could put forward a plan with a degree off certainty. They aren't so keen now though with the advanced powers they have.
The ability to end austerity by tax raising, but they chose not to. Not so easy after all.

It is astounding that Cameron and the Government didn't pan more for Brexit. I don't know if it was complacency. But they were the only ones who could plan as they were the only ones in a position to act.

Now when it comes to May or Leadsom, I think it's harsh to judge either in the way you have. Parties always pick leaders and not the public. They might be OK. Only time will tell.
They cannot be any worse than the recent incumbents.