Hi Steve

<"That's right, Mike. The government said that it would be bound by the result. A political promise (which should be seen in that context). Not legally binding. That's not what they said and it's not what they could have said. It's perfectly possible to hold an advisory referendum and promise in advance that you'll stick to the result. What you can't promise is that you'll change the law without consulting parliament. Invoking Article 50 inevitably means changes in the law. That's what the judges decided">

Many thanks for the explanation. Now in my 80's I don't keep abreast of politics and things that go with it. I don't try to worry about things they I can't effect.

As to your Coutino comment - I do know a good footballer when I see one and in today's arena he is one hell of a player. He is just one in the current Liverpool team. I have watched them (on TV) many times this year and I believe they are in their rightful place at the top of the League. They are going to take some stopping. I went to see them play United and although the result was good for United I was mortified to see them play a totally negative game.

Not only are Liverpool the best team at the moment they are playing very attractive football to watch.

regards

Mike