What is the Brexit referendum?

The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, commonly referred to as the EU referendum or the Brexit referendum, took place on 23 June 2016 in the United Kingdom (UK) and Gibraltar to ask the electorate whether the country should remain a member of, or leave, the European Union (EU).

Does the UK need a referendum to leave the EU?

Britain’s consent to the ongoing and far-reaching expansion of EU competence has been by simple agreement of the Crown. This capacity is now limited by the EU Act 2011, but still it is only an ordinary referendum that is required.

What were the results of the 2016 European Union referendum?

Main article: Results of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum. Of the 382 voting areas in the United Kingdom and Gibraltar a total of 270 returned majority votes in favour of “Leave” whereas 129 returned majority votes in favour of “Remain” in the referendum including all 32 areas in Scotland. Leave.

Will the UK take back £350m a week from the EU?

One of the most prominent claims made by the Leave campaign was that the UK would take back £350m a week once it had left the EU – with the sum going to the NHS.

Is the EU referendum legally binding?

The simple answer to the question as to whether the EU referendum is legally binding is “no”. In theory, in the event of a vote to leave the EU, David Cameron, who opposes Brexit, could decide to ignore the will of the people and put the question to MPs banking on a majority deciding to remain.

What is the outcome of the Brexit renegotiations?

The outcome of the renegotiations was announced in February 2016. The renegotiated terms were in addition to the United Kingdom’s existing opt-outs in the European Union and the UK rebate.