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Opinions were bitterly divided but the U.K. has voted to leave the EU. The debate was long monopolized by right-wing and far-right forces, but the left was also divided.
The contours of British politics have now drastically changed: a split in the leading Conservative Party has resulted in the pro-EU David Cameron promising to step down from office by October, while the Labour right-wing are looking to oust socialist Jeremy Corbyn and take control of the party. A snap general election could be called by the end of year.
teleSUR covers all the key issues: the role of the far-right, the attempt to oust Corbyn, the undemocratic nature of the EU, the exploitation of refugees by the British elite and what a post-EU Britain means for the nation, Europe and the world.
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Latest polls show the "leave" and "remain" sides in a dead heat. | Photo Reuters
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Brexit refers to a referendum to be held on Thursday, 23 June, to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union. | Photo AFP
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A British Union flag (L) and a European Union flag hang from a building in central London, Britain. | Photo Reuters
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Vote "remain" supporters arrive for an event at Manchester Metropolitan University's student Union in Manchester, England June 16, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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The Palace of Culture and Science is illuminated in Union Jack colours by Warsaw's capital authorities in support of Britain staying in the EU, in Warsaw, Poland June 22, 2016. | Photo Reuters
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Branded merchandise is seen in the office of pro-Brexit group pressure group "Leave.eu" in London, Britain. | Photo Reuters
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Leader of the Labor Party Jeremy Corbyn speaks in favor of the "remain" vote. | Photo Reuters
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A branded balloon and mug are seen in the office of pro-Brexit group pressure group "Leave.eu" in London, Britain. | Photo Reuters
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Two activists with the EU flag and Union Jack painted on their faces kiss each other in front of Brandenburg Gate to protest against Brexit in Berlin. | Photo Reuters
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A woman reads a newspaper on the underground in London with a "vote remain" advert for the Brexit referendum. | Photo Reuters
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