Brexit Quote by Jo Johnson
“Given that the reality of Brexit has turned out to be so far from what was once promised, the democratic thing to do is to give the public the final say.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public debate on Brexit, United Kingdom, 2020
Democracy requires letting citizens decide when promises fail.
In simple terms: Let people vote when policies disappoint.
Key Takeaway
Support public referenda on major issues.
Themes
democracy
politics
accountability
Brexit
Mood
serious
reflective
political
Type
statement
opinion
When to use this quote
- national elections
- policy reviews
- public consultations
Key Concepts
public opinion
referendum
political legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should every policy be decided by referendum?
- How to balance expertise and popular will?
A Different Perspective
Public opinion may be divided and polarizing.
