The other side, the one to which you probably refer to as the dark one, is equally worthless if for different reasons. In essence, there is no party left in Britain for which I could force myself to vote. I realise that this is perhaps what has caused so much indifference in the young voters: more quickly than did I they realised that all the options suck, none having a saving grace.
We enter third-world status very rapidly.
Rob,
Sounds as though Britain needs compulsory voting like the Australian system. If you want to completely opt out of voting, you have the choice, but you pay a fine, unless you have an acceptable reason for not voting, such as being out of the country during the voting period.
The fine is not much, only A$20 for the first offense. However, if you continue refusing to vote in subsequent elections, whether State or Federal elections, the fine rises to A$50. If you refuse to pay the fine, then the matter goes to the court and your expenses will be much greater than the initial fine.
Regarding referendums involving major changes to the system, like the Brexit referendum, a double majority is required in Australia, that is, a majority of votes in a majority of States, plus an over all majority throughout the country. In the UK you have the equivalent of 4 states, England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Only two of them voted in support of Brexit.
The UK political system is inadequate to handle major referendums, such as Brexit. You need to change your system. Consider Australia as a good model.
