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I'm not denying the idea of a mandate, nor the semantic or political meaning of one.
My issue is that, generally, if a politician declares that they have a mandate then it is usually a very good indication that they do not.
A mandate, authority given to politicians, understood by the people, is a strong thing. It demands action. It holds sway.
If one has a mandate... one can get on with the job at hand sure of that fact.
If one doesn't have a mandate... one will try to convince others that they do.
This government does not, but it will try it's best to convince others that they do.
Velocio
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too many points to address... velocio - what exactly constitutes as a mandate? and how would one suggest that our society makes decisions? if one gives power to the losers / runners-up then you get a mess like italy in which clear cut decisions are never made and uncertainty constantly looms (yes brexit does cause mid-term uncertainty, although the certainty will eventually solidify once businesses re-establish relationships with the uk)