That was a larger turnout than for any general election since 1992. If this result isn't valid, then the UK hasn't been a functioning democracy for 25 years.

> 50% of those who cared? Sounds just to me.

Sure, but it would have been true if the votes had been reversed. So, I think people understand the unstated bias. Remain was the "correct" vote and the leave, were therefore in the wrong, according to this bias.

Plus there's this: It is now being reported that many Leave voters are aghast at what they’ve done, as if they never really intended for their actions to yield results.