no political party would then want to be seen to be so flagrantly disregarding the will of the people
That may depend on what the turnout is. A very low turnout may make it easier for a Government to disregard it for political expedience, as they could argue that it doesn't represent a mandate.
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Date: 2011-04-13 09:57 am (UTC)That may depend on what the turnout is. A very low turnout may make it easier for a Government to disregard it for political expedience, as they could argue that it doesn't represent a mandate.