• 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.

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

  • And I think the impact of Brexit is quite clearly larger (and worse) for the majority of the population than capital punishment.

    (Although capital punishment is certainly a greater moral wrong).

    Maybe this will allow for a glorious new era of politicians acting like adults and discussing issues.

  • I wish I shared your optimism.

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