I believe the fundamental concept of a Representative Democracy, is for the elected representative to express the views of the majority of their constituents, not their own.
IMO, this or any other government of this country, will be unable to offer any evidence of compliance, even notionally, with this implied requirement. Thus any presumed legitimacy and authority of the state, exists by imposition, not consent.
When was the last time your MP, asked for your opinion on any subject?
Since I didn't vote for my local MP, I don't consider him to speak with either my authority, or consent, presumed or otherwise. My participation in other media, in order to express my views is, imo, the only means available to say what needs to be heard.
I believe that I have the God-given right to engage myself, to the extent that I choose within society. Thus my concept of autonomy comes, not from the state, but from outside it. Consequently, the state has little or no power to influence this concept.