The Referendum is advisory, not legally binding. It would be analogous to a political coup for HM Government to ignore the results, but nothing happens until the Prime Minister notifies the European Parliament that the UK is activating Article 50 (The "How to Leave the EU" clause).
However, David Cameron has reported that he is resigning in October, and will leave it to his successor to press the BIG RED BUTTON. Cameron is, quite effectively, giving the leaders of the Exit Camp just enough rope to hang themselves with.
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The Master said: "It is all in vain! I have never yet seen a man who can perceive his own faults and bring the charge home against himself."
>Analects: Book V, Chaper XXVI
However, David Cameron has reported that he is resigning in October, and will leave it to his successor to press the BIG RED BUTTON. Cameron is, quite effectively, giving the leaders of the Exit Camp just enough rope to hang themselves with.
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The Master said: "It is all in vain! I have never yet seen a man who can perceive his own faults and bring the charge home against himself."
>Analects: Book V, Chaper XXVI