Create a clear legal framework for UK-wide referenda

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Create a clear legal framework for UK-wide referenda

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The EU Referendum highlighted the problems of using this democratic tool in the U.K,: a small majority, rejection by two home nations, and purely advisory in nature.
This vagueness, uncertainty, and unfairness is plainly unsatisfactory and must be addressed before any future referenda are held.

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It is proposed that a referendum shall be binding on the Government if either of the following criteria is met:
- The votes for the winning side total at least 50% of the total number of those eligible to vote plus one, or
- The winning side is supported by simple majorities in at least three of the four home nations, and by at least two-thirds of the total votes cast.
In all other cases, the Government shall be required to take note of the result of the referendum, but is not bound by it.

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