Nick Watson
Sunday Politics Midlands

The West Midlands voted decisively to Leave the European Union in yesterday's referendum.

North Warwickshire was the first of the region's areas to declare with a decisive 67% to 33% in favour of Leave.

It proved to be the start of a series of convincing victories across the patch as result after result here backed the Brexit option.

There was some brief respite with Remain coming out on top in Cotswold and Warwick but they were scant reward what was a night of misery for pro EU supporters.

When Coventry and then Birmingham - by a whisker - backed Leave it became clear that there could only be one winner. 

The West Midlands delivered a devastating verdict giving a landslide victory for the Leave campaign on an historic night for British and European politics. 

Mike Taylor
BBC WM

A resounding vote for Leave across the BBC Midlands Today area with only three council areas voting to remain in the EU.

The West Midlands is currently on course to be the most pro-Brexit region of England, just ahead of the East Midlands.

You can find details of all counts on the BBC's referendum results page. 

The results of the EU referendum in the West Midlands see the region back the national outcome by voting to leave the European Union.

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Poor pupils are still being let down by the English education system, Ofsted boss Sir Michael Wilshaw has warned.

In a speech on Thursday, he will highlight the "appalling injustice" of children from poorer homes continuing to fall behind their wealthier peers.

Sir Michael will call for a tougher stance on "feckless parents" who allow children to break school rules.

The Department for Education said every child, no matter what their background, deserved a world-class education.

All the results counted by local authorities in the West Midlands will be sent to a regional centre, before the official declaration is made at Manchester Town Hall on Friday morning.

When can I vote?

The referendum takes place on 23 June, between 07:00 and 22:00. Provided you are at the polling station at 22:00, you will be guaranteed the opportunity to vote.

What are we voting for?

The referendum will decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union.

You will be asked to answer the following question: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"

Whichever side gets more than half of all votes cast is considered to have won.

Strict rules mean the BBC, like other broadcasters, is not allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open.

The basic principle behind this is the need for due impartiality of political coverage, as set out in the agreement accompanying the BBC Charter.

But there is also a legal dimension which applies to everyone - not just the BBC or broadcasters.

Image source, Reuters

The restrictions on coverage last from 00:30 to 22:00 on polling day.

Coverage is restricted to uncontroversial factual accounts, such as the appearance of politicians and others at polling stations or the weather.  

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Can I go to any polling station?

No. You must vote at the polling station to which you have been assigned.

What do I do when I get to the polling station?

When you arrive, staff will take your details and cross off your name on their checklist.  

What do I do with my marked ballot paper?

Fold the ballot paper so others cannot see your choice and post it in the ballot box.

BBC News UK

Polls have opened in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave.  

An estimated 46,499,537 people are entitled to take part in the vote - a record number for a UK poll.  

Polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00.

It is only the third nationwide referendum in UK history and comes after a four-month battle for votes between the Leave and Remain campaigns.

BBC Politics

Polls have opened in a historic referendum on whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave.

Image source, Reuters

Polling stations opened at 07:00 and will close at 22:00 .  

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