The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union after a neck-and-neck vote, in the most significant ever blow to the EU.
The results showed a small majority of the public – 52% to 48% – in favour of breaking ties with the EU.
Final results from #Brexit referendum are in: https://t.co/7iDIn2Y3wJ pic.twitter.com/UO2VeLbT1l
— CNN (@CNN) June 24, 2016
It also showed the divide within the nation – the majority of Scottish and Northern Irish voters wished to remain part of the EU, as did London – but they were overruled by Wales and most non-urban areas in England.
Breaking down the results of the #Brexit. https://t.co/51WHyr6xCN pic.twitter.com/nFPx4XF95E
— Stratfor (@Stratfor) June 24, 2016
Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, who campaigned for the continued relationship with the EU, has announced his resignation today in the morning.
He stressed the need for “fresh leadership” to implement a “clear instruction” given by the people.
WATCH: David Cameron resigns as Prime Minister following referendum defeat https://t.co/clVSa2cBvx https://t.co/B2qBvHcAGE
— STV News (@STVNews) June 24, 2016
The markets have reacted negatively to the decision by the people, showing a stark decrease in value of the pound – falling to a three-decade low.
