Mac's Poll - Let's Vote

Those who voted Remain, must accept the result. Although about 480 MPs supported Remain and only 160 voted Leave, it would be foolish for the Commons to try to overturn the people’s verdict, as some MPs urge.  However some people already have Leaver’s remorse, and 3.7m people have signed a petition calling for another referendum. 

What MPs should do in the national interest is to use their pro-EU majority to ensure that Britain retains access to the single European market in order to protect trade, jobs and investment. This is very tricky territory for the referendum victors.The only legitimate way to overturn last week’s decision is for a party to win a mandate for doing so at a general election. The Liberal Democrats have already made such a pledge but it would take Labour – under new management, as Jeremy Corbyn would not do it – to match that for it to have a realistic chance.

Last week the people voted against something but didn’t vote for an alternative blueprint because Vote Leave never spelt out what Brexit would mean. So we more than likely do need a second referendum – either on any concessions offered by EU leaders this year or, if they stick to their initial hard line, on the precise exit terms we negotiate in two years of talks. A second vote would allow those who believe they made a mistake last week to change their mind when they see the final package (whichever way they voted first time around). They could take account of the latest economic impact of the recent vote.

Another referendum would provoke outrage from some people who voted Leave. But it wouldn’t undermine democracy necessarily, it won't be the first time a referendum has been held twice on the same question. Yes, it might prolong the uncertainty. But we are now doomed to live in an uncertain era. Deciding which EU laws and regulations to keep could take years. So could new trade agreements.

What do you think? Please cast your vote and leave a comment....

FOR YOUR INTEREST :

Parliament has debated the petition – “EU Referendum Rules triggering a 2nd EU Referendum”

Watch the debate: http://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/cb2f33f6-f9fe-463e-a6d5-40eca4b614c0

Read the transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2016-09-05/debates/1609058000001/EUReferendumRules

The petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/131215

The hosts, who many people fancy this summer, are the bookies' favourite to win the tournament. Reigning world champions Germany are not far behind, with defending champions Spain coming in as third favourite.

England and Belgium complete the top five, with Wales down in 13th. So do you thnk they have got it right?

Cast your vote and let us know who you THINK will win the EURO  CUP 2016...... NOT who you would LIKE to win :-)

DOUBLE POLL

FIRSTLY:

When it comes to retirement and even part-year living in a foreign country the cost of living is the determining factor most of the time. People compare everything from a tin of beans to an apartment on the beach and a three course meal. Some think Spain isn't what it used to be and others find it considerably cheaper than the UK still. I thought it might be interesting to get a general more up to date feel for this subject amongst the EOS members. So does Spain still offer a low cost of living or has it become more expensive, to such a point that it isn't that attractive anymore? 

SECONDLY:

If so, do you think it will be just as attractive if the UK was to leave the EU? 

The pound has slumped to a seven-year low against the dollar after David Cameron fired the starting gun on a four-month battle to determine the UK’s future in Europe. Ratings agency Moody’s has also warned that Britain’s strong credit score would be at risk if the public vote to leave the EU.

On financial markets, investors are gearing up for choppy trading between now and the 23 June vote. Investors are worried about the UK’s economic prospects if it leaves the EU and so they are more reluctant to hold sterling-denominated assets. Even before the referendum outcome is known the economy could suffer, say economists. Businesses do not like uncertainty and so exports, investment and overall growth could all be hampered, they say. Economists are not unanimous about a Brexit being negative for the economy, with some making the point that the UK could end up better off in the long term....

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