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Britain Goes to the Polls, Rejects EU in 'Brexit' Referendum

IN PICTURES: Storms caused flooding in parts of London, but that didn't stop Brits from expressing their rejection of the European Union. 

Britain has voted to leave the European Union, forcing the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron and dealing the biggest blow since World War Two to the European project of forging greater unity.

The United Kingdom itself could now break apart, with the leader of Scotland – where nearly two-thirds of voters wanted to stay in the EU – saying a new referendum on independence from the rest of Britain was "highly likely."

An emotional Cameron, who led the "Remain" campaign to defeat, losing the gamble he took when he promised the referendum in 2013, said he would leave office by October.

Quitting the world's biggest trading bloc could ruin the economy of Britain and means it must seek new trade accords with countries around the world. A poll of economists predicted Britain was likelier than not to fall into recession within a year.

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Pensioners leave after voting at a polling station in Chelsea in London on June 23, 2016.
Pensioners leave after voting at a polling station in Chelsea in London on June 23, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A Leave.eu supporter wears a Union Jack paper hat after polling stations closed in London.
A Leave.eu supporter wears a Union Jack paper hat after polling stations closed in London. Photo:Reuters
A man carries a painting outside a polling station in north London on June 23, 2016.
A man carries a painting outside a polling station in north London on June 23, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A man wearing a European-themed cycling jersey leaves after voting at a polling station in north London on June 23, 2016.
A man wearing a European-themed cycling jersey leaves after voting at a polling station in north London on June 23, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A woman holds a sign in Westminster, in central London, on June 24, 2016.
A woman holds a sign in Westminster, in central London, on June 24, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A ballot for the EU 'Brexit' referendum.
A ballot for the EU 'Brexit' referendum. Photo:Reuters
People queue in the rain outside a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016.
People queue in the rain outside a polling station for the Referendum on the European Union in north London, Britain, June 23, 2016. Photo:Reuters
A vote remain supporter walks past a vote leave supporter outside Downing Street after Britain voted to leave the EU.
A vote remain supporter walks past a vote leave supporter outside Downing Street after Britain voted to leave the EU. Photo:Reuters
Supporters of the Stronger In Campaign react after hearing the result in the EU referendum in London.
Supporters of the Stronger In Campaign react after hearing the result in the EU referendum in London. Photo:Reuters
A board above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) shows the current standing of the British Pound sterling in New York, U.S., June 24, 2016.
A board above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) shows the current standing of the British Pound sterling in New York, U.S., June 24, 2016. Photo:Reuters
Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), makes a statement after Britain voted to leave the European Union in London.
Nigel Farage, the leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), makes a statement after Britain voted to leave the European Union in London. Photo:Reuters
Published 24 June 2016
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