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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
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)