[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I don't think voters care whether so called 'realists' care about upsetting 'anyone like that' but if they are seen to disrespect voters/votes simply because they don't like the reasons for their vote they could be seen as unprofessional and incapable of doing their job properly if they allow their personal opinions to affect the decisions they make.

They are public servants after all and have a duty to respect a majority vote like it or not.

There's as many people who would be happy with a soft Brexit as there are people who would want a complete Brexit. The was barely anything in it in the votes so you're basically going to alienate one half of the country or the other either way. If it was me, I'd choose to alienate the side that are easily won back by simply mentioning immigration. Let's face it, the public voted for four more years of the Tories after a horrific four years of a Tory led coalition. They have short memories.

As long as there is a Brexit, the government will have fulfilled their end regardless of whether it's a complete or soft Brexit.

Also remember that the referendum was just a choice of leaving or staying, not, if in the case of a Leave victory, whether or not we should completely break it off or go for the softer option.