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EU referendum: Brexit win amid Manchester's strong Remain vote | EU referendum: Brexit win amid Manchester's strong Remain vote |
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Manchester had the strongest Remain vote in the North West - but the majority of districts in the area voted to leave the European Union. | Manchester had the strongest Remain vote in the North West - but the majority of districts in the area voted to leave the European Union. |
In Greater Manchester, Manchester voted 60.4% to stay, followed by Trafford at 57.7% and Stockport at 52.3%. | In Greater Manchester, Manchester voted 60.4% to stay, followed by Trafford at 57.7% and Stockport at 52.3%. |
Wigan, Tameside and Oldham at 63.9%, 61.1% and 60.9% respectively topped the Leave votes. | Wigan, Tameside and Oldham at 63.9%, 61.1% and 60.9% respectively topped the Leave votes. |
Interim mayor Tony Lloyd said it was not the result they "hoped for" and work to analyse the impact would begin. | Interim mayor Tony Lloyd said it was not the result they "hoped for" and work to analyse the impact would begin. |
Mr Lloyd, who is also police and crime commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: "It is no secret that this is not the result Greater Manchester leaders had hoped for but Greater Manchester is a vibrant and resilient place. | Mr Lloyd, who is also police and crime commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: "It is no secret that this is not the result Greater Manchester leaders had hoped for but Greater Manchester is a vibrant and resilient place. |
"Our city-region will continue to transform and grow, driven by the talent and determination of our people. | "Our city-region will continue to transform and grow, driven by the talent and determination of our people. |
"The Greater Manchester Combined Authority will now begin work to analyse the effect of our exit from the EU and work to ensure the best possible future for our city-region." | "The Greater Manchester Combined Authority will now begin work to analyse the effect of our exit from the EU and work to ensure the best possible future for our city-region." |
The Electoral Commission's chief counting officer, Jenny Watson, announced the referendum result at Manchester Town Hall after all 382 local totals had been certified and declared. | The Electoral Commission's chief counting officer, Jenny Watson, announced the referendum result at Manchester Town Hall after all 382 local totals had been certified and declared. |
Lucy Powell, Labour MP for Manchester Central, tweeted: "What a devastating outcome for jobs and the economy. We now need to do all we can to get the best for Britain." | Lucy Powell, Labour MP for Manchester Central, tweeted: "What a devastating outcome for jobs and the economy. We now need to do all we can to get the best for Britain." |
Wigan MP for Labour, Lisa Nandy, said: "I think what we need to do is not to panic and to try to think about how to move forward as a country. | Wigan MP for Labour, Lisa Nandy, said: "I think what we need to do is not to panic and to try to think about how to move forward as a country. |
"We need to listen to concerns that have been raised on both sides." | "We need to listen to concerns that have been raised on both sides." |
Labour Leave supporter Graham Stringer, MP for Blackley and Broughton, said: "We've [the UK] got to negotiate a good deal - the countries in the EU are still our friends. | Labour Leave supporter Graham Stringer, MP for Blackley and Broughton, said: "We've [the UK] got to negotiate a good deal - the countries in the EU are still our friends. |
"We have to have good relations with them. So it's going to be a fascinating and interesting time. But being a self-governing country is not uncharted waters." | "We have to have good relations with them. So it's going to be a fascinating and interesting time. But being a self-governing country is not uncharted waters." |
Analysis | |
Kevin Fitzpatrick, Radio Manchester Political Reporter | |
It was in the more deprived parts of northern Greater Manchester where most voters plumped for Brexit. | |
In Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside and Wigan more than 60% voted to leave - a sign of the long-simmering frustration over immigration and its perceived impact on jobs. | |
Manchester, Stockport and Trafford came in for Remain, but with an overall average of about 55% Greater Manchester's Leave voters made a big contribution to the national result. | |
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said the government must "deliver changes with minimum detriment to the economy and businesses". | Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce said the government must "deliver changes with minimum detriment to the economy and businesses". |
Chief executive Clive Memmott said: "The focus in the first instance must be to limit uncertainty and instability, and send clear messages as to the path ahead. | Chief executive Clive Memmott said: "The focus in the first instance must be to limit uncertainty and instability, and send clear messages as to the path ahead. |
"Government has a clear mandate for change from voters, but should take as much time as needed to deliver these changes." | "Government has a clear mandate for change from voters, but should take as much time as needed to deliver these changes." |
The owner of a clothing firm that exports its goods globally and employs about 20 different nationalities described the result as "unsettling". | The owner of a clothing firm that exports its goods globally and employs about 20 different nationalities described the result as "unsettling". |
James Eden, who owns Salford-based Private White VC, said: "I'm unsettled as a business owner, I'm unsettled as a British national, I'm also unsettled for my amazing workforce. | James Eden, who owns Salford-based Private White VC, said: "I'm unsettled as a business owner, I'm unsettled as a British national, I'm also unsettled for my amazing workforce. |
"I think it's important for us not to knee jerk because in the medium and long term I'm inclined to say things will work themselves out. | "I think it's important for us not to knee jerk because in the medium and long term I'm inclined to say things will work themselves out. |
"In the short term there is going to be a bump in the road." | "In the short term there is going to be a bump in the road." |