As he understood it, he had done his duty, had his say, his vote had counted and Britain would leave the European Union. But Thursday’s high court ruling indicated that politicians could have the final say and held the power to trigger the departure. The north-west town was named by the Office for National Statistics this year as the most deprived area in England. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Maurice Wojtowycz, who says the ruling has made him feel like he does not live in a democracy. Photograph: Jon Super for the GuardianWojtowycz says the judges’ ruling will only increase anti-Westminster feeling in the town.

Source: The Guardian November 04, 2016 17:34 UTC