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EU referendum live: Boris Johnson says no rush for Brexit as Cameron quits EU referendum live: Boris Johnson says no rush for Brexit as Cameron quits
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Jeremy Corbyn has cancelled his appearance at Glastonbury after the referendum result.
The Labour leader had been scheduled to speak on Sunday at an event called Jez We Can: Jeremy Corbyn in Conversation, which would have made him the first Labour leader to appear at Pilton.
A spokesman confirmed to the Press Association that he would be “focusing on the issues” thrown up by the “momentous” vote rather than travelling to Worthy Farm.
He is also facing a no confidence motion from two of his MPs.
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Pamela Duncan
It wasn’t just a bad night for Europhiles and David Cameron, but also for pollsters, who misread the mood of the electorate in the run-up to the vote.
Of 168 polls carried out since the EU referendum wording was decided last September, fewer than a third (55 in all) predicted a leave vote.
The actual result on the night came in at 51.9% leave, 48.1% remain. Just 16 of 168 individual polls predicted a 52:48 split in favour of leave.
Polls did give a sense of the swing to leave in the first weeks of June, but edged back to favour remain in the final days before the vote. Just two of six polls released the day before the referendum – those carried out TNS and Opinium – gave leave the edge.
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Saeed Kamali Dehghan
Two senior Iranian officials reacted with glee at the Brexit vote, although there has not been an official statement from the administration of President Hassan Rouhani.
Hamid Aboutalebi, a senior political aide to Rouhani, said on Twitter:
A big earthquake has shaken Europe and England has left the EU, the stars of the EU’s flag are falling down.
The economic developments in the countries situated in the southern Europe and the immigration crisis show that the [European] union is collapsing and Brexit has triggered the domino effect [of this collapse].
The leaving of England from the EU is a historic opportunity for Iran and we should make the most out of this new opportunity.
Deputy chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, Massoud Jazayeri, was quoted by the Fars news agency as saying that “the European Union is a pawn in the hands of America”. He added:
England should pay the price of years of imperialism and committing crimes against humanity. The people of Ireland, Scotland and others have the right to bring themselves out of the tyrannical rule of the [British] monarchy, the so-called Great Britain.
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Jessica Elgot
Michael Sani from youth voter movement Bite the Ballot said he understood the feelings of helplessness and anger from the younger generation but that turnout had been affected by the direction of both campaigns.
If no one inspires you, that is how you end up being marginalised, divided and fearing. This generation are so passionate, they care so much about issues but they are just not empowered to use the means of communication to get through to make real change. Both campaigns have been a disaster in terms of meaningful engagement on such complex issues.
There was still opportunity to make the issues that the younger generation care about a priority during the Brexit negotiations, Sani said.
What people need to do now if they are angry is harness that feeling, these negotiations are still to come, and young people need to be at the table or they will end up being on the menu yet again.
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The Guardian’s editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, and columnist Gary Younge are taking live questions on the referendum result now.
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Here is a Guardian video of European leaders, including Jean-Claude Juncker, who said the UK must act on the vote “as soon as possible, however painful that process may be”.
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Hillary Clinton: 'time of uncertainty'
Like Obama, Hillary Clinton has responded to the Brexit vote by reaffirming the special relationship with the UK. She has also used it as an opportunity to take a swipe at her rival for the US presidency, Donald Trump, calling for “calm, steady, experienced leadership”:
We respect the choice the people of the United Kingdom have made. Our first task has to be to make sure that the economic uncertainty created by these events does not hurt working families here in America. We also have to make clear America’s steadfast commitment to the special relationship with Britain and the transatlantic alliance with Europe. This time of uncertainty only underscores the need for calm, steady, experienced leadership in the White House to protect Americans’ pocketbooks and livelihoods, to support our friends and allies, to stand up to our adversaries, and to defend our interests. It also underscores the need for us to pull together to solve our challenges as a country, not tear each other down.
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Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has welcomed “commitments” from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank (ECB) to try to shore up the markets. She said:Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has welcomed “commitments” from the Bank of England and the European Central Bank (ECB) to try to shore up the markets. She said:
We take note of the decision by the people of the United Kingdom. We urge the authorities in the UK and Europe to work collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition to a new economic relationship between the UK and the EU, including by clarifying the procedures and broad objectives that will guide the process.We take note of the decision by the people of the United Kingdom. We urge the authorities in the UK and Europe to work collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition to a new economic relationship between the UK and the EU, including by clarifying the procedures and broad objectives that will guide the process.
We strongly support commitments of the Bank of England and the ECB to supply liquidity to the banking system and curtail excess financial volatility. We will continue to monitor developments closely and stand ready to support our members as needed.We strongly support commitments of the Bank of England and the ECB to supply liquidity to the banking system and curtail excess financial volatility. We will continue to monitor developments closely and stand ready to support our members as needed.
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A Channel 4 correspondent in Barnsley, Yorkshire, where 68% voted to leave, has been interrupted by people shouting “send them home”.A Channel 4 correspondent in Barnsley, Yorkshire, where 68% voted to leave, has been interrupted by people shouting “send them home”.
Been standing here five minutes. Three different people have shouted "send them home". pic.twitter.com/cVvmYvC73oBeen standing here five minutes. Three different people have shouted "send them home". pic.twitter.com/cVvmYvC73o
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The Nasdaq, like the Dow Jones, is down significantly:The Nasdaq, like the Dow Jones, is down significantly:
BREAKING: Nasdaq seeing worst drop since Nov, 2011 » https://t.co/TGMGUaWBm7 pic.twitter.com/VhBwryqrdzBREAKING: Nasdaq seeing worst drop since Nov, 2011 » https://t.co/TGMGUaWBm7 pic.twitter.com/VhBwryqrdz
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Constanze LetschConstanze Letsch
The Turkish prime minister, Binali Yildirim, said that the European Union needed to carefully reconsider its political vision after Britain’s exit vote.The Turkish prime minister, Binali Yildirim, said that the European Union needed to carefully reconsider its political vision after Britain’s exit vote.
“The EU should read this development very carefully and reassess its vision for the future,” Yildirim said in a televised speech on Friday.“The EU should read this development very carefully and reassess its vision for the future,” Yildirim said in a televised speech on Friday.
Turkish EU minister Ömer Celik brushed aside fears that the UK exit would spell yet more trouble for the country’s stalled EU accession talks, as Britain had previously been one of the strongest supporters of a Turkey membership. He said in a TV broadcast:Turkish EU minister Ömer Celik brushed aside fears that the UK exit would spell yet more trouble for the country’s stalled EU accession talks, as Britain had previously been one of the strongest supporters of a Turkey membership. He said in a TV broadcast:
We expect that a more realistic union will emerge after this. There will be more opportunities and new possibilities for Turkey. Whatever will happen next, it will be better for Turkey. As a European power and a European democracy we will keep watching this process.We expect that a more realistic union will emerge after this. There will be more opportunities and new possibilities for Turkey. Whatever will happen next, it will be better for Turkey. As a European power and a European democracy we will keep watching this process.
Co-chair of the main opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) Öztürk Yilmaz criticised the strategy to vilify Turkey as part of the referendum campaign. The Brexit camp had argued that Turks were inherently disposed to criminality and that all of them were desperate to come to the UK, whereas David Cameron had suggested that Turkish membership was not even “remotely in the cards” and that the country may not join until the year 3000. Co-chair of the main opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) Öztürk Yilmaz criticised the strategy to vilify Turkey as part of the referendum campaign. The Brexit camp had argued that Turks were inherently disposed to criminality and that all of them were desperate to come to the UK, whereas David Cameron had suggested that Turkish membership was not even “remotely on the cards” and that the country may not join until the year 3000.
All throughout the campaign, those lobbying to leave and those lobbying to remain in the EU used Turkey in a disgusting way. It was a vile campaign. They made Turkey the scapegoat and demonised [the country]. We were very uncomfortable with the way this bad Turkey campaign was used in UK politics.All throughout the campaign, those lobbying to leave and those lobbying to remain in the EU used Turkey in a disgusting way. It was a vile campaign. They made Turkey the scapegoat and demonised [the country]. We were very uncomfortable with the way this bad Turkey campaign was used in UK politics.
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Dow Jones plummets 500 pointsDow Jones plummets 500 points
The US stock exchange has experienced a sharp fall on opening.The US stock exchange has experienced a sharp fall on opening.
Dow opens down over 500 points. #BrexitDow opens down over 500 points. #Brexit
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Heather StewartHeather Stewart
Sajid Javid, the business secretary, is spending the day in a “calming operation,” speaking to business groups to reassure them that Britain won’t be leaving the EU overnight.Sajid Javid, the business secretary, is spending the day in a “calming operation,” speaking to business groups to reassure them that Britain won’t be leaving the EU overnight.
“He’s saying, ‘let’s not rush into anything; let’s stay calm and try and do our best with this situation: we need to do our jobs,” said a department for business source.“He’s saying, ‘let’s not rush into anything; let’s stay calm and try and do our best with this situation: we need to do our jobs,” said a department for business source.
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In a text less than an hour after the victory for leave was declared, the Sun’s editor Tony Gallagher told the Guardian: “So much for the waning power of the print media.”In a text less than an hour after the victory for leave was declared, the Sun’s editor Tony Gallagher told the Guardian: “So much for the waning power of the print media.”
The Guardian’s head of media, Jane Martinson, writes:The Guardian’s head of media, Jane Martinson, writes:
The Sun, which came out last week with a union jack-draped front cover urging its readers to “BeLeave in Britain” and at 6am on Friday published “See EU later”, did not rise against the EU alone. British newspapers were overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit, with the Mail, Telegraph, Express and Star accounting for four times as many readers and anti-EU stories as their pro-remain rivals.The Sun, which came out last week with a union jack-draped front cover urging its readers to “BeLeave in Britain” and at 6am on Friday published “See EU later”, did not rise against the EU alone. British newspapers were overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit, with the Mail, Telegraph, Express and Star accounting for four times as many readers and anti-EU stories as their pro-remain rivals.
“If you believe in Britain, vote leave,” urged the Mail on Wednesday, lambasting the “lies” and “greedy elites” of a “broken, dying Europe” on its front page.“If you believe in Britain, vote leave,” urged the Mail on Wednesday, lambasting the “lies” and “greedy elites” of a “broken, dying Europe” on its front page.
Such headlines were not just the hallmark of an increasingly bitter referendum campaign – with its relentless focus on anti-immigration stories – but came after years of anti-EU reporting in most of the British press.Such headlines were not just the hallmark of an increasingly bitter referendum campaign – with its relentless focus on anti-immigration stories – but came after years of anti-EU reporting in most of the British press.
In February, the Mail front page asked simply “Who will speak for England?”, highlighting the causes of independence and nationhood that have so helped the leave campaign. As the UK considers the far-reaching consequences of leaving the EU, it seems as good a moment as any to consider who has now spoken for England – the people alone or a Eurosceptic press that has campaigned against Brussels for decades.In February, the Mail front page asked simply “Who will speak for England?”, highlighting the causes of independence and nationhood that have so helped the leave campaign. As the UK considers the far-reaching consequences of leaving the EU, it seems as good a moment as any to consider who has now spoken for England – the people alone or a Eurosceptic press that has campaigned against Brussels for decades.
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Obama: 'special relationship will endure'Obama: 'special relationship will endure'
The US president, Barack Obama, has said that Britain will remain a key ally, as will the EU:The US president, Barack Obama, has said that Britain will remain a key ally, as will the EU:
The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in Nato remains a vital cornerstone of US foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union, which has done so much to promote stability, stimulate economic growth, and foster the spread of democratic values and ideals across the continent and beyond. The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States even as they begin negotiating their ongoing relationship to ensure continued stability, security, and prosperity for Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the world.The people of the United Kingdom have spoken, and we respect their decision. The special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is enduring, and the United Kingdom’s membership in Nato remains a vital cornerstone of US foreign, security, and economic policy. So too is our relationship with the European Union, which has done so much to promote stability, stimulate economic growth, and foster the spread of democratic values and ideals across the continent and beyond. The United Kingdom and the European Union will remain indispensable partners of the United States even as they begin negotiating their ongoing relationship to ensure continued stability, security, and prosperity for Europe, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the world.
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Sam JonesSam Jones
In an address to the Gibraltar parliament, the chief minister, Fabian Picardo, hit back angrily at Spain’s suggestion that the Brexit vote should give rise to joint sovereignty of the territory.In an address to the Gibraltar parliament, the chief minister, Fabian Picardo, hit back angrily at Spain’s suggestion that the Brexit vote should give rise to joint sovereignty of the territory.
He said:He said:
Let me be absolutely clear. Despite the noises that are bound to be made by some in the neighbouring nation - indeed, some have already been made this morning - this government is confident in the support from the British government that there will be not talks - or even talks about talks - against the express wishes of the people of Gibraltar in respect of the sovereignty of Gibraltar.Let me be absolutely clear. Despite the noises that are bound to be made by some in the neighbouring nation - indeed, some have already been made this morning - this government is confident in the support from the British government that there will be not talks - or even talks about talks - against the express wishes of the people of Gibraltar in respect of the sovereignty of Gibraltar.
In a dig at Spain’s acting foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, he added:In a dig at Spain’s acting foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, he added:
So let others make irrelevant noises about flying flags over a rock if they want to waste their breath. Such ideas will never prosper. Gibraltar will never pay a sovereignty price for access to a market. Gibraltar will never be Spanish in whole, in part or at all. So I ask all our citizens to ignore these noises. Our work will be focused on the more pressing issues before us. Redirecting and protecting our economy are what we must all now focus on.So let others make irrelevant noises about flying flags over a rock if they want to waste their breath. Such ideas will never prosper. Gibraltar will never pay a sovereignty price for access to a market. Gibraltar will never be Spanish in whole, in part or at all. So I ask all our citizens to ignore these noises. Our work will be focused on the more pressing issues before us. Redirecting and protecting our economy are what we must all now focus on.
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Ian CobainIan Cobain
A private exit poll conducted on Thursday by the businessman Lord Ashcroft showed that there was no difference between male and female voters – but very sharp differences between voters according to age, ethnicity, education and personal wealth.A private exit poll conducted on Thursday by the businessman Lord Ashcroft showed that there was no difference between male and female voters – but very sharp differences between voters according to age, ethnicity, education and personal wealth.
Most of those working full- or part-time voted to remain, for example, while most of those who are not working wanted to leave. More than half of those on a personal pension voted to leave, a figure that rose to two-thirds of those on a state pension. Some 55% of those who own their homes outright voted to leave.Most of those working full- or part-time voted to remain, for example, while most of those who are not working wanted to leave. More than half of those on a personal pension voted to leave, a figure that rose to two-thirds of those on a state pension. Some 55% of those who own their homes outright voted to leave.
The older the voter, the more likely they were to vote to leave: 60% of those aged 65 or more voted to leave, while nearly three-quarters of 18-to-24-year- olds voted to remain.The older the voter, the more likely they were to vote to leave: 60% of those aged 65 or more voted to leave, while nearly three-quarters of 18-to-24-year- olds voted to remain.
A large majority of those whose formal education ended at secondary school level voted to leave, while 67% of those with a university degree and 64% with a higher degree voted to remain. More than four-fifths of those voters still in full-time eduction voted to remain.A large majority of those whose formal education ended at secondary school level voted to leave, while 67% of those with a university degree and 64% with a higher degree voted to remain. More than four-fifths of those voters still in full-time eduction voted to remain.
Among those voters describing themselves as white, 53% voted to leave. More than two thirds of Asian voters and almost three-quarters of black voters wanted to remain. Some 58% of voters who described themselves as Christian voted to leave, while 70% of Muslims voted to remain.Among those voters describing themselves as white, 53% voted to leave. More than two thirds of Asian voters and almost three-quarters of black voters wanted to remain. Some 58% of voters who described themselves as Christian voted to leave, while 70% of Muslims voted to remain.
Analysis of voting patterns according to occupation showed that the so-called AB voters – people engaged in professional and managerial work – voted 57% to 43% in favour of remaining in the EU, while C1s – clerical and junior managerial workers – were divided evenly and C2DEs - skilled or unskilled white-collar and manual workers and those receiving benefits - voted overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit.Analysis of voting patterns according to occupation showed that the so-called AB voters – people engaged in professional and managerial work – voted 57% to 43% in favour of remaining in the EU, while C1s – clerical and junior managerial workers – were divided evenly and C2DEs - skilled or unskilled white-collar and manual workers and those receiving benefits - voted overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit.
Ashcroft’s poll also showed that the majority of voters thought the remain campaign would win, including among those who voted to leave.Ashcroft’s poll also showed that the majority of voters thought the remain campaign would win, including among those who voted to leave.
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The Guardian has charted David Cameron’s years as prime minister “from fresh-faced upstart to European failure”.The Guardian has charted David Cameron’s years as prime minister “from fresh-faced upstart to European failure”.
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Sam JonesSam Jones
Spain’s acting prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, has sought to allay fears over Brexit’s consequences for Britons in Spain and Spaniards in the UK.Spain’s acting prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, has sought to allay fears over Brexit’s consequences for Britons in Spain and Spaniards in the UK.
The leave vote has shocked many of the 300,000 Britons who are officially registered in Spain, particularly older expatriates who rely on the Spanish health system for medical care.The leave vote has shocked many of the 300,000 Britons who are officially registered in Spain, particularly older expatriates who rely on the Spanish health system for medical care.
In a televised address on Friday, Rajoy said the EU treaties governing Britain’s relations with the rest of the bloc would remain in force while London negotiates the terms of its exit – a process he said could take “at least two years”.In a televised address on Friday, Rajoy said the EU treaties governing Britain’s relations with the rest of the bloc would remain in force while London negotiates the terms of its exit – a process he said could take “at least two years”.
Their rights to move freely, to work, to pay social security contributions, to receive pensions, to invest, to vote or be elected in local elections will not be affected at all. The same applies to the rights of British citizens who live or work in our country or in the rest of the EU.Their rights to move freely, to work, to pay social security contributions, to receive pensions, to invest, to vote or be elected in local elections will not be affected at all. The same applies to the rights of British citizens who live or work in our country or in the rest of the EU.
Pablo Iglesias, leader of Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos tweeted that it was a “sad day for Europe”, adding: “No one would want to leave a fair and supportive Europe. We have to change Europe.”Pablo Iglesias, leader of Spain’s anti-austerity party Podemos tweeted that it was a “sad day for Europe”, adding: “No one would want to leave a fair and supportive Europe. We have to change Europe.”
The fate of Gibraltar appeared less clear after Spain’s acting foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, said the leave vote had brought the prospect of a Spanish flag flying on the rock of Gibraltar closer.The fate of Gibraltar appeared less clear after Spain’s acting foreign minister, José Manuel García-Margallo, said the leave vote had brought the prospect of a Spanish flag flying on the rock of Gibraltar closer.
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