UK Votes to Leave the European Union
Historic Referendum Results in Close Vote
52% Vote Leave, 48% Vote Remain
On 23 June 2016, the United Kingdom held a referendum to determine whether it should remain a member of the European Union (EU). The results, announced on 24 June, showed that 51.89% of voters had voted to leave the EU, while 48.11% had voted to remain. This corresponds to a margin of 3.78% and 1,741,074 votes.
The UK's decision to leave the EU has been met with mixed reactions. Some have welcomed the result, arguing that it will give the UK more control over its borders, laws, and trade deals. Others have expressed concerns about the economic and political consequences of leaving the EU.
The UK's vote to leave the EU has sent shockwaves through Europe and the world. It is unclear what the long-term implications of this decision will be, but it is likely to have a significant impact on the UK's economy, politics, and international relations.
Breakdown of Voting Results
The vote to leave the EU was most strongly supported in England and Wales, with 53.4% and 52.5% of voters voting to leave, respectively. In Scotland, however, 62% of voters voted to remain in the EU, while in Northern Ireland, 55.8% voted to leave.
The vote to leave the EU was also supported by a majority of voters in rural areas and among older voters. In contrast, younger voters and those living in urban areas were more likely to vote to remain in the EU.
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