10 Important Facts About the UK's Historic Decision to Leave the European Union
10 Important Facts About the UK's Historic Decision to Leave the European Union
A very close 51.89% of England has voted to leave the European Union. Here are important fact you need to know to understand exactly what happened and the effects.
A very close 51.89% of England has voted to leave the European Union. Here are important fact you need to know to understand exactly what happened and the effects.
Prime Minister David Cameron Resigned
Upon election, David Cameron facilitated a vote to see whether the UK was going to remain part of the EU. After his campaign, "Bremain", lost and "Brexit" won by 3.78%, David Cameron resigned stating "it would not be right for me to be the captain that steers our country in the next direction."
Leaving the EU Will Take a Long Time
When the UK formally notifies the EU of it's intent to leave, they have 2 years to make a formal agreement governed by Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon. This accord will unravelling legal frameworks, financial obligations and other knots binding the UK to the EU.