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EU Referendum: Differing results from the West of England | |
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EU referendum results declared in the West of England so far have seen a split between both camps. | |
Voters in Swindon, West Somerset, South Somerset, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean backed leaving the European Union. | |
Those in Bristol, Stroud, Cotswold and Bath and North East Somerset have voted to remain. | |
The Swindon vote saw 61,745 (54.7%) people vote to leave, while 51,220 (45.3%) voted to remain. Turnout was 76%. | The Swindon vote saw 61,745 (54.7%) people vote to leave, while 51,220 (45.3%) voted to remain. Turnout was 76%. |
In Stroud 55% voted to remain, with 40,446 votes to 33,618. Turnout was 80%. | In Stroud 55% voted to remain, with 40,446 votes to 33,618. Turnout was 80%. |
Meanwhile 58% of voters in Gloucester voted to leave, by 37,776 votes to 26,801, with a 72% turnout. | Meanwhile 58% of voters in Gloucester voted to leave, by 37,776 votes to 26,801, with a 72% turnout. |
In the Forest of Dean 59% voted to leave, by 30,251 votes to 21,392 and turnout was 77%. | In the Forest of Dean 59% voted to leave, by 30,251 votes to 21,392 and turnout was 77%. |
Counts are taking place throughout the night in each local authority area across the region. | Counts are taking place throughout the night in each local authority area across the region. |
See all the local results here. | |
Follow the latest news on the BBC's live EU referendum page | Follow the latest news on the BBC's live EU referendum page |