EU referendum, brexit and the aftermath

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andyp in reply to @kl

In some cases, yes. Very few MPs are protecting thin majorities.

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kl in reply to @andyp

Yeah, but voting against will leave them open to huge attacks next time round as not being willing to represent their constituents - probably from within their parties as well as from opponents. Can't see them doing anything other than taking the path of least resistance.

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in reply to @kl

The margin of victory in many places was very thin and the support for Brexit is fluid. Taking any position is going to be politically problematic.

The Goldsmith by-election just got a bit more important.
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boristrump in reply to @kl

I would agree. And you can see the deselection threats directed at Labour MPs having an impact too (given the Corbyn wing are so apathetically Remain as to in effect be Brexit).
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andyp in reply to @kl

Sometimes elected representatives have to take positions that are unpopular. Capital punishment is a classic example.