Well, referendums don’t always have to be on big issues; the last three Swiss ones were on the federal decree of 30 September 2016, to allow easier naturalisation of third generation immigrants. One on 30 September 2016, to create a fund for national roads and urban infrastructure. One on the 17 June 2016, to overhaul the corporate tax code to attract and retain international firms. Maybe three or four a year for the UK would be too many but perhaps once a year; the issue to be decided by a 50,000 names petition to Parliament.
I mentioned social media above and this is where it could play an active part – ie in not only getting people thinking about issues but also in allowing them a say in the matter.
