The Scottish Independence Referendum, 18th Sept 2014

[LGTrotter]

Anyway, I thought I would be talking to the pork pies and cigars by now.

[djewesbury]

Admins are all off on a spree. We're in charge now.
What if we have a vote to leave and set up our own separate forum. 'The Real Port Forum', or 'The Continuity Port Forum'?

[DRT]

Admins now back from their mountainous adventure. Just three tastings to go before flying home to prevent the TRPF gaining the momentum.

[Alex Bridgeman]

...45% of the population voted to leave the UK...

I'm waiting for one of the mathematicians to point out that when 45% of the voters vote in a particular way, but the voters only represent 84.5% of the electorate and the electorate only represented 80% of the permanent inhabitants of Scotland, this does not mean that 45% of the population voted yes.

But the point about most Westminster governments wishing for that kind of mandate is very true.

[DRT]

...45% of the population voted to leave the UK...

I'm waiting for one of the mathematicians to point out that when 45% of the voters vote in a particular way, but the voters only represent 84.5% of the electorate and the electorate only represented 80% of the permanent inhabitants of Scotland, this does not mean that 45% of the population voted yes.

"Less than one third" would more accurately describe it.

[LGTrotter]

...45% of the population voted to leave the UK...

I'm waiting for one of the mathematicians to point out that when 45% of the voters vote in a particular way, but the voters only represent 84.5% of the electorate and the electorate only represented 80% of the permanent inhabitants of Scotland, this does not mean that 45% of the population voted yes.

I assume that the same mathematics of limitation applies to the no vote. And the turnout at The UK general election has been running at around 60% for the last few elections.

Edit; I have also neglected to mention that Alex was right to point out the inaccuracy in my 45% comment. Shamefaced.