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Dawn breaks on a divided nation as Britian votes to leave the EU

Friday, 24 June 2016 06:54

The Out campaign has passed the winning post with a lead of more than 1 million votes.

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union.

The Out campaign has passed the winning post with a lead of more than 1 million votes.

Overall, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to remain - leading to questions about the possible break up of the UK.

Sinn Fein could call for a referendum on removing the Irish border as soon as today.

The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland has "made it clear" that it wants to remain part of the EU.

David Cameron is expected to make a statement within the next couple of hours - delivering a message of stability and unity.

Before any results came in last night - more than 80 Conservative MPs who'd campaigned for an exit said the Prime Minister has "a duty to continue leading the nation".

The reaction from the currency markets has been like nothing ever seen in UK history.

The pound plummeted more than 10 per cent in six hours - dropping to a 31 year low.

The current expectation is that 134 billion pounds is likely to be wiped off the FTSE when it opens in an hour.

The Bank of England will make a statement after the British Chancellor and the Prime Minister.

President Obama - who strongly backed the remain camp - has been briefed and will talk to David Cameron in the coming hours.

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