Rachael Thorn
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It will be interesting to see "who is going to do the daffodil picking and waitressing" now that the UK has voted to leave the EU, a university professor in Devon has said.

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Peter Gripaios, Emeritus Economics Professor at Plymouth University, said there was "a big threat to jobs here" and the public would find out "if nine out of 10 economists turn out to be right".

David Cameron previously claimed during referendum campaigning that nine out of 10 economists had predicted "a profound shock" in the case of Brexit.

Full results from the South West here.

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The government must replace the millions of pounds of EU support Cornwall will lose from Brexit, its council leader has said.

The county has received £1bn of aid over the past 15 years with more than £400m in the pipeline until 2020 because of its relatively weak economy. 

Cornwall Council leader John Pollard said he wanted "investment equal to that provided by the EU programme". 

Cornwall voted Leave and the Isles of Scilly voted Remain.  

On the Isles of Scilly democracy is conducted by boat. 

As sunset leaves the sea a silvery blue, a golf buggy appears in the descending light and moves down the slipway at St Agnes. On board, the decision of islanders contained in a ballot box. No sooner is it loaded, then we are chasing the boat across the water to St Mary's where the count will take place. 

People who live here are excited. They are normally some of the last to hear how they have voted because the poll is being totted up locally, rather than the papers being flown to the mainland. 

The town hall operation only requires a few people with an electorate under 2,000, St Mary's - a positive metropolis compared with some of the other isles. Why then - where there are just 70 or so voters - can't they shut up shop and ship out early? Why does a 22:00 close still stand? I'm told it is to ensure that no one has impersonated someone on the electoral roll, with the 'real' person turning up later in the day.

The Scillies did get to bed early in the end, a boat ride was all it took to declare support for the EU once again, although the political waters are not as calm here as they once were. 

East Devon voted for Leave - all the latest results from the South West here.

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Rachael Thorn
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The Conservative MEP for the South West and Gibraltar has said she is "deeply sorry" that UK voters "have chosen this leap in the dark".

"I believe future generations will question our wisdom", said Remain campaigner Julie Girling. 

"The EU has many faults, of course, but I remain convinced that we would be safer, stronger and better off by remaining a member. As an MEP, I intend to do all I can to make sure we negotiate the best terms possible for our departure and protect our trade, exports and economy".

BBC Travel

• In Plymouth, the A38 Parkway near the Manadon Roundabout towards the Tamar Bridge, one lane is closed due to an incident. Traffic slow moving and queueing.  
• Due to industrial action by First Bus drivers in Dorset, some services to/from Devon are disrupted. More on First Bus Dorset website, external.
• In Totnes on the A385 there's very slow traffic due to roadworks.
• Near Perranarworthal on the A39 around Cove Hill there's a lane closure and various roadworks taking place. Slow traffic.  

Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC Spotlight

Representatives for businesses across the South West have flagged "uncertainty" as their "biggest threat"  following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

"Maintaining confidence is everything now, as so many infrastructure investments are on hold. Uncertainty is our biggest threat to business", a spokesperson for PR agency Coast Communications said.

Louise Pasterfield, managing director of Plymouth-based digital training business Sponge UK, said she respected democracy, but would have preferred to remain. "We now have a period of uncertainty… 40% of our clients come from mainland Europe so we will need to look at the implications. This also impacts our plans to open a new office in Europe. We may need to consider a country outside the EU like Switzerland."

Full results from the South West here.

Neil Gallacher, Business & Industry Correspondent
BBC Spotlight

Nigel Costley, regional secretary of the South West Trade Union Congress (TUC), has said unions will fight to "defend jobs and workers' rights" following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

"We expect the government to intervene to protect the economy and manufacturing in particular", he said.

The TUC had claimed before the referendum that average UK wages would be £38 a week lower by 2030 if the UK voted for Brexit.

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David Cameron has announced that he is stepping down as prime minister.

There should be a new PM in place by the start of the Conservative Party conference in October, he says.

It is not right for him "to be the captain of the ship" as the British people have taken a very clear decision to take a different path to the one he has promoted, he adds.

As the votes were coming in, and it looked likely the UK would leave the EU, UKIP chair Harry Blakely said he felt emotional.

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North Devon Conservative MP Peter Heaton-Jones said he was "disappointed" by the outcome of the EU Referendum.

He said: "Three things now need to happen. Firstly, we need to work hard to ensure the UK remains strong, secure and economically successful outside the European Union. 

Secondly, all politicians must now come together and work for the good of the country. 

Thirdly, politics now needs to be conducted in a more respectful, courteous and consensual manner."

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