UK votes to leave EU: What now?published at 14:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
As the UK votes to leave the European Union, the BBC’s Rob Watson looks at what could happen next.
Summary
David Cameron to resign as Prime Minister
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in a historic referendum
Leave has won by 52% to 48%
East of England votes to Leave by nearly 57% to 43%
Value of the pound falls to its lowest level since 1985
UK votes to leave EU: What now?published at 14:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
University vice chancellor says leave vote 'not what we hoped for'published at 14:38 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Pete Cooper
BBC Local LiveNick Petford, the vice chancellor of the University of Northampton, says the vote to leave the EU "will create significant challenges for universities," adding"this is not the outcome the sector had hoped for".
Image source, University of NorthamptonIn a statement to staff and students, external, Prof Petford, said: "The University has been advised the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the immigration status of current and prospective EU students and staff."
Markets will 're-adjust,' says business ownerpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Stuart Ratcliffe
BBC Look EastThe boss at Bambino Mio, which makes cloth nappies in Brixworth, says markets will "re-adjust".
Guy Schanscieff, who backed the UK to leave the EU, says the economy is still "strong".
Ann Main's spokesman tells BBC: 'I'm an MP for the country'published at 14:14 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Katy Lewis
BBC Local LiveWe've now heard back from Ann Main's office about her reaction to the majority of her constituents voting to remain, while she "campaigned strongly and robustly" to leave the EU.
Image source, Ann Main's officeHer spokesman said Ms Main knows from her experience of campaigning in St Albans that "the voice of the leave campaign is as loud there as anywhere else".
He said: "Yes, St Albans voted to remain but in the bigger picture of Hertfordshire there was a resounding vote to leave.
"She is not only an MP to her constituents, but to her country and the country has decided to leave."
On the national vote as a whole, he told me Ms Main felt that "finally the people of Britain have spoken loudly and spoken clearly" to leave the EU.
He said: "Ann says no-one can ignore the will of the people here - the average voter has decided leaving is the best option and the government must ensure the process is as smooth and as stable as possible."
How Beds, Herts and Bucks voted in the EU referendumpublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
People in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - like most people in England - voted in favour of a Brexit...
How Northamptonshire voted in the EU referendumpublished at 14:06 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
In case you missed it earlier, here is how the people of Northamptonshire voted in the EU referendum...
St Albans and Bucks vote remainpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
St Albans and Buckinghamshire buck the national Brexit result by voting to remain in the European Union.
Read MoreHow local papers are reporting Britain's vote to leave the EUpublished at 13:50 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Katy Lewis
BBC Local LiveThe Bucks Free Press, external is reporting the leader of Bucks County Council says he is “pretty optimistic” for the future after the country voted to leave the European Union, while the Bucks Herald, external has Aylesbury Vale District Council Labour leader Robin Stuchbury - who voted Remain - saying everyone must work together to find a new way after Brexit.
The MK Citizen, external has Paul Griffiths, chief executive of the Milton Keynes Chamber, calling for “swift, decisive, and coordinated action” after the vote.
And the Hertfordshire Mercury, external focuses on the results for Stevenage and Broxbourne, while Luton Today, external unsurprisingly has the results for Luton.
What next for Brits living in Europe?published at 13:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveVictoria Walker is from Northamptonshire and used to work in Milton Keynes, but she now lives and works in The Netherlands.
She wants to know what will happen to all the British people living and working abroad.
She's described today as a "very sad day" as she hoped for a "remain outcome".
Image source, Victoria WalkerShe told me there are "just too many unanswered questions" and is now seeking Dutch citizenship in order to "have security to stay living in the Netherlands with my family".
Business would be effected by 'prolonged period of uncertainty' - Chamber chiefpublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LivePaul Griffiths is also the chief executive of Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce...
Image source, Milton Keynes ChamberQuote MessageBusiness will want to see a detailed plan to support the economy during the coming transition period - as confidence, investment, hiring and growth would all be deeply affected by a prolonged period of uncertainty."
Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive of Milton Keynes Chamber
Health of the economy 'priority' following leave vote, says Northants business leaderpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Pete Cooper
BBC Local LiveThe chief executive of the Northamptonshire Chamber says in the wake of the vote to leave the EU "all companies will expect swift, decisive, and coordinated action from the government and the Bank of England to stabilise markets".
Image source, ReutersPaul Griffiths says a "clear timeline for the UK's exit from the European Union" is needed.
He added "the health of the economy must be the number one priority – not the Westminster political post-mortem".
MEP: UK will not 'turn our backs' on Europepublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Pete Cooper
BBC Local LiveEast Midlands MEP, Conservative Andrew Lewer, who wanted to leave the EU has said he does not "believe the leave vote means we are turning our back on our European neighbours".
Mr Lewer said: "We continue to be a tolerant society, including to those who have come to work here and make their lives here."
He also praised David Cameron for his "extraordinary leadership," adding it is "sad to see him announce he is stepping down but statesmanlike of him to postpone that to help to ensure there is a period of calm and stability".
Wetherspoons boss calls for 'period of calm'published at 12:46 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local Live"The UK will thrive as an independent country".
These are the words of Tim Martin, the founder and chairman of Hertfordshire based Wetherspoons, external, who says the result will "enhance freedom and security".
Image source, Getty ImagesQuote MessageSome people will now be anxious, but concentrating on these immensely important factors will provide reassurance. The most important factor now is to work together for our mutual benefit. There is plenty of time and the UK is in an immensely strong position. A period of calm, reflection and discussion will be beneficial.”
Tim Martin, Founder and chairman of Wetherspoons
How did Northamptonshire vote?published at 12:27 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Northamptonshire voters back Brexitpublished at 12:14 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
All seven districts in Northamptonshire vote to leave the European Union.
Read MoreHow not to be a sore Brexit loserpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Image source, arnoaltixNewsbeat's guide to taking Brexit in your stride, even if it's not what you voted.
How not to be a sore Brexit loser
Newsbeat's guide to taking Brexit in your stride, even if it's not what you voted.
Read MoreLaurie fear for footie fans after Brexitpublished at 11:56 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Actor Hugh Laurie, who has a home in Bedfordshire, is trying to make light of this morning's big news...
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End of twitter postSantander remains committed to customers, employees and businesspublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
Alex Pope
BBC Local LiveA statement has been released by the banking company Santander, , externalwhich has a large base in Milton Keynes, stating it is a "British bank" so "nothing has changed".
Image source, GettyQuote MessageFollowing the vote to leave the European Union, Santander UK remains committed to our customers, our employees and our business. There are no plans to change our products or services."
Santander, Bank
Herts hospital comes out in support of overseas staffpublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
West Herts Hospitals has come out today in support of its overseas staff...
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End of twitter postHow the referendum result unfoldedpublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 24 June 2016
The story of the night as the UK votes to leave the European Union in a referendum.
How the referendum result unfolded
The story of the night as the UK votes to leave the European Union in a referendum.
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