EU referendum

On Thursday 23 June 2016 the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.

This page contains government information on the EU referendum. No material was published on this page between 27 May and 23 June 2016, in line with the restrictions set out in the Political Parties, Elections and Referendum Act 2000.

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PM Commons statement on the result of the EU referendum: 27 June 2016

Prime Minister David Cameron gave a statement in the House of Commons on the result of the EU referendum.
The Rt Hon David Cameron

EU referendum outcome: PM statement, 24 June 2016

Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement in Downing Street on the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union.
Prime Minister David Cameron giving his statement on Downing Street

Statement by the Chancellor following the EU referendum

Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne following the outcome of the EU referendum.
The Rt Hon George Osborne

HM Treasury analysis on the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU: George Osborne's speech (Archived)

Treasury's analysis on the immediate economic impact of leaving the EU, shows a vote to leave will push the UK economy into recession - the Chancellor explains.
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne at B&Q headquarters talking to staff about the EU referendum.

PM: Cost of holidays and travel to rise if the UK left the EU (Archived)

The cost of a 4-person holiday to Europe could rise by £230 following a vote to leave the EU, Treasury analysis shows.
Prime Minister speaking to staff at easyJet, Luton on why the UK should stay in a reformed EU.

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