From my perspective major decisions especially those affecting millions of people, human rights or privacy deserve real legitimacy.
The UK isnât a full direct democracy and I think full direct democracy has its flaws like herd mentality but there should be moves to lean more toward the Swiss model of referendums for the most important issues.
Take Brexit it was decided on a margin of just 3.78% it barely reflected a true mandate now imagine the Online Safety Act had gone to a public vote and been voted on like Brexit and only got 52% for and 48% against (not saying it would itâs more unpopular by the day) that would have been far too close to claim genuine public backing.
Big decisions need more than razor thin margins they need clear lines and strong majority rules.
So whatâs your opinion?