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by ScottBurson 3315 days ago
> It's worth noting that this majority corresponds to about 1/3 of the electorate

I think you meant 1/30?

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No I mean the 'majority' as in the 51.9% who voted Leave, due to the poor turnout, corresponds to about 1/3 of the electorate.
Ah. I thought you meant the margin of victory, which was about 1/30 of the voters (not the electorate, as you point out).