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The EU referendum took place on Thursday 23 June 2016. On this page you’ll find information that was distributed about the referendum.
On Thursday 23 June 2016 the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
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A booklet providing important information about the EU referendum on 23 June 2016.
The Cabinet Secretary has written to permanent secretaries of government departments with advice on conduct ahead of the EU referendum.
UK’s referendum on EU membership.
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
Opinion-editorial authored by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations. This was originally published in The Telegraph on Tuesday 4 February 2025.
Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds delivers a speech on the UK's relationship with the EU, hosted by The Spectator.
Independent research on perceived fairness of the EU Referendum.
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