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Just a reminder that we are nearly 3/17 of the way to getting it revoked

229 replies

NCforpoo · 22/03/2019 09:00

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/241584

2.65million.
Andrea Leadsom said there would be clear case for taking action if it reached 17million.

OP posts:
StealthPolarBear · 22/03/2019 18:46

7 options including cancel and second referendum

ForalltheSaints · 22/03/2019 18:47

I don't agree we are 3/17 of the way. It is sadly just a matter of when we leave and under what terms. I'd like a customs union so that we have stable prices, and the border question is effectively solved. I'd like a vote on whatever the deal is, but cannot see that happening.

The point about the plan for Scottish independence before the Indyref is well made. Although I think the SNP are the best argument against Scottish independence. The only person in the Leave campaign who could draw up anything like a credible plan for anything is Michael Gove. Boris Johnson could only plan when to visit his mistress.

Afineexample · 22/03/2019 19:02

Although I think the SNP are the best argument against Scottish independence
I think the SNP look like one of the only sane choices in British politics at the moment!

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 21:07

Lilabet You do realise there may be leaver voters, who were not able to vote 3 yrs ago due to being too young, right? Oh, I was forgeting, it's only remainers children's futures that count though isn't it Wink. Won't somebody think of the interailing and study abroad schemes! Shock

Afineexample · 22/03/2019 21:19

Well, they are more than welcome to protest for whatever form of leave they want, aren't they? They are perfectly capable of writing to their MPs to express their views, join the Brexit marches or sign the Brexit petitions, should they want to. Since we do still live in a democracy.

StealthPolarBear · 22/03/2019 21:20

In general younger people voted remain though

PlumCakeChica · 22/03/2019 21:26

73% of under 24 year olds voted remain. That gives you a clue.

Afineexample · 22/03/2019 21:28

Curious and serious question- how do they get that kind of data? I thought voting was anonymous?

StealthPolarBear · 22/03/2019 21:32

Exit polls I assume

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 21:33

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-no-deal-jean-claude-juncker-theresa-may-meeting-commons-vote-mps-a8790086.htmlThese women are hardly drawing their pensions ans seem to be protestting in 'that London'.... Independent article (See, not all Leavers link the Mail or the Sun) My point is, I was too young to vote in '75. will still went in, it has influenced my live for 40 yrs, why are these 'bright, young, middleclass things more important?

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 21:36

So, again the 27% of those who voted not of all, under 24 yos eligible to vote, their views mean FA tthen?

Afineexample · 22/03/2019 21:44

Well the views of 48% mean FA to the PM.
Anyway, leave "won" didn't it? Their views were counted and they got what they wanted.

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 21:49

No Leave voter wanted this. Not one. This mess has justt highlighted the arrogance and lack of understanding of some people's lives that politicians have, thatt tthey didn't even condiscend to think that a leave vote might even be a possibility, much less plan for one. All they could think was 'Well I'm alright Jack.'

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 21:49

No Leave voter wanted this. Not one. This mess has justt highlighted the arrogance and lack of understanding of some people's lives that politicians have, thatt tthey didn't even condescend to think that a leave vote might even be a possibility, much less plan for one. All they could think was 'Well I'm alright Jack.'

HateIsNotGood · 22/03/2019 21:50

I think these gov.uk petitions are really quite lovely and sweet; giving people the opportunity to feel like they have done something in a most cost-effective way.

They require so little effort to express an opinion too, no need to go out and march, protest or knock on doors either - just think of the stories one can tell their grandchildren - not I went to Greenham Common, marched against facism or rioted against the poll tax but I swiped a few pages and filled in an online form on my smartphone and got really activist when I shared a link on Facebook.

If it makes you feel good, then sign away.

Rufusthebewilderedreindeer · 22/03/2019 21:52

Lots of posts now that they are proving people are signing again and again, and dodgy names being used

Some random on the internet who spoke to a friend of a friend isnt proof

I doubt very very much that anyone will pay any attention to it, but there are some very very desperate people trying to malign this petition

sluj · 22/03/2019 22:34

Some random on the internet who spoke to a friend of a friend isnt proof

Exactly the same fantasy/rubbish as "three leavers I know say they would vote remain if they could do it again".

Probably the same fictional people 🤔

americandream · 22/03/2019 22:48

In general younger people voted remain though.

73% of under 24 year olds voted remain. That gives you a clue.

TWO THIRDS of 18-24 y.o people did not vote in the EU referendum.

And they are the ones who seem to be shouting the loudest.

If we are dishing out little facts and figures.............. Wink

mirime · 22/03/2019 23:09

Bowchicawowow - If we throw democracy out of the window over this we'll have far bigger problems than Brexit in the future.

It's too late, we've already thrown democracy out the window. Russia has been allowed to get away with influencing the outcome of the referendum and very few people seem to care. Given that part of the reason given for leave winning was that we wanted our 'sovereignty' back, you'd think that would make people stop and think, but apparently not.

Mumoftwinsandanother · 22/03/2019 23:21

Try your junk folder if you have not received confirmation email.

Rottencooking · 22/03/2019 23:33

How can it possibly be a democratic vote when nobody had the slightest clue about the changes they were voting for and still don't, other than how supremely fucked we will be? Had there been truthful discussion about what is going to happen instead of lies and continuous games of he said/she said then I'd accept it, but it's been a load of arsewipe from the beginning. Leaving the EU based on the vote of a 'different' referendum is ridiculous. The votes were based on the promise of a 'better Britain' but it's turned out to not be the case and I don't think anything that was promised will happen. Nobody wants THIS, nobody was warned about this, therefore it should be voided and we vote on something we know about. The country is not mostly made up of politicians, businessmen/women and bankers, so leaving such a massive decision with the majority of us who don't understand the full implications of it is irresponsible.

Justheretogiveaviewfrommyworld · 22/03/2019 23:40

the EU is constantly evolving, so some could argue remain had no idea what they were voting for either (No I don't think there will be an EU army and so by the way) but the EU is always changing.

Dragongirl10 · 22/03/2019 23:42

Sorry for my ignorance, but why should it be revoked? There was a democratic vote, you seem to be disregarding the 17million people who voted out.

THIS^^

JustAnotherPoster00 · 22/03/2019 23:48

Lots of posts now that they are proving people are signing again and again, and dodgy names being used. Has it been hijacked and therefore can’t be trusted?

Yet absolutely 0% proof, again the leave agenda of lies lies and more lies, I’m sorry some of you don’t know how isp’s work but that doesn’t mean they stop working, and just to add the plural of anecdote is not data, some of these leavers really are getting snowflakey tho, there there you won get over it

BartholinsSister · 22/03/2019 23:50

Rather than beg and plead to our EU overlords for a delay, why don't our leaders simply revoke article 50, decide what's best, and then re-invoke it when they're good and ready?

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