Originally Posted by
JamesWales
I think you are overthinking this.
I don't really have strong opinions on it - I just think that most elections are won by who occupies the centre ground because most advanced western countries are generally stable (ish!) and desire progress with stability - ie, some balance, ie, broadly centrist positions.
Referendums are, and should, be used sparingly, but thats not related to the general position of the British public I don't think.
I thought that was a fairly common opinion tbh!