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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Samuel Osborne

Brexit live: Britain 'ready to confront what the future holds for us,' George Osborne says - latest updates

Britain is "ready to confront what the future holds for us from a position of strength," George Osborne has said in a speech aimed at reassuring the markets following Britain's vote to leave the European Union.

Here are the latest updates:

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Britain voted to leave the European Union by a narrow margin, with a turnout of 72 per cent.

Leave won the referendum with 51.9 per cent (17,410,742 votes), while Remain finished on 48.1 per cent (16,141,241 votes).

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