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Brexit, Brexit, Brexit: The Great British Distraction

I am one of the 48%. In my hometown of Harrow remain won (55 to 45). I remain a remainer. The culture of bullying and name-calling (remoaners etc) targeted at those who continue - as a point of principle - to support EU membership represents some of the worst aspects of our country's political DNA. It is important to be humble in victory, as well as defeat. Whilst I accept the referendum result, I do not accept the rewriting of history which suggests it was in any respect a categorical result with clear implications.  17,410,742 votes compared to 16,141,241 was - and is - close. And reducing a complex issue with a million little issues inside it into a binary choice of yes or no was a foolish and irresponsible decision by David Cameron.  Brexit and what it means - should mean- is contestable and should be contested. I have a further, big concern though. Aside from the overwhelming cultural, economic and political case for being inside the European Union I have always feared B