Unic Press UK: The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has rejected the calls for a fresh vote on whether the UK should remain in the European Union (EU), saying that allowing a second vote [referendum] on the torrid issue would be “a gross betrayal of our democracy”.
In an article ‘There will be no second referendum on Brexit – it would be a gross betrayal of our democracy’ which was published in the Telegraph, the Prime Minister Theresa May said:
“The coming months will be critical in shaping the future of our country and I am clear about my mission. This government will fulfil the democratic decision of the British people by ensuring that the UK leaves the European Union on 29th March next year – and that as we do so, we build a stronger, more meritocratic Britain that is fit for the future. In the summer of 2016, millions came out to have their say. In many cases, for the first time in decades they trusted that their vote would count; that after years of feeling ignored by politics, their voices would be heard. To ask the question all over again would be a gross betrayal of our democracy – and a betrayal of trust.”
The United Kingdom had voted on 23 June 2016 to Leave the European Union with 51.8% [more than 17.4 million of the total votes]. Thereafter, on March 29, 2017, Theresa May signed a letter, which triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and formally declared that the UK would exit the EU.
After 43 years, the United Kingdom had voted on 23 June 2016 to Leave the European Union with 51.8% [more than 17.4 million of the total votes].
Key facts
- Out: England voted to Leave;
- In: Northern Ireland supported the Remain campaign;
- In: Scotland voted to Remain; and
- Out: Wales chose to Leave
