The United Kingdom has voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48%

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48%

BBC News

Leave won by 52% to 48% with England and Wales voting strongly for Brexit, while London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backed staying in the EU.

The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985 as the markets reacted to the results.

The referendum turnout was 71.8% – with more than 30 million people voting – the highest turnout at a UK election since 1992.

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Video: UK votes for Brexit in EU referendum

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Video: Nigel Farage speech following Brexit vote

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Video: Brexit Referendum of the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union 2016

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