Europe's trade chief has warned in stark terms that Britain will start at 18th place down the list of countries trying to negotiate a trade deal with the EU and will face a series of extremely difficult negotiations after Brexit.
The UK is a fully democratic country and the people have the right to hold referendums to vote for their own future. The aim of democracy is to let the people call the shots, and the people have the right to call for referendums on any public issues. Norway and the Swiss people chose not to join the EU, a mark of their right of self-determination. The people's efforts should not be wasted, and the results of direct referendums should take precedence over the actions of representatives in indirect democracy. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
