Unlikely DMcG but true. I say unlikely because our self-serving professional politicians know the threat that awaits them if they decide to ignore the Referendum result.

Here is how the tale could unfold:

Version 1:

Parliament debates the triggering of Article 50, the Conservatives enforce a three line whip and everybody stays on-side. Result the Conservatives win the vote and Brexit goes ahead having been debated in Parliament.

Version 2:

Parliament debates the triggering of article 50, the Conservatives enforce a three line whip but do not win the vote. Result Theresa May resigns and goes to the country. In the ensuing General Election there is only one issue - Brexit - the Labour Party under Corbyn will be massacred, the only people who will stand any chance of being returned will be those who make cast iron promises to trigger Article 50 will be returned. My reason for stating that? Take a look at the results of the EU Referendum in terms of voting districts who voted to Leave - it was roughly 67% for Leave versus 23% for Remain. Constituency voting, I believe would be along similar lines in an election brought about by Parliament sticking two fingers up to the wishes of the electorate.