The story of the night as the UK votes to leave the European Union in a referendum.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

The former Conservative party chairman, and Welwyn Hatfield MP, Grant Shapps has said David Cameron made the right decision to resign.

He said: "About 05:00 I texted him to say I hoped that he wouldn't resign immediately... the country needs stability.

"I think he's probably met that half way by saying I'm not going now, I'm going to see us through this immediate turmoil but by October I think a new leader needs to be in place so I think he's judged that about right."

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Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

The UKIP MEP for the East Midlands, Roger Helmer, has said the out result is "getting on for a lifetimes work".

He's been a member of the European Parliament for 17 years and says he's "finally made it".

On the workings of the Parliament he said "every time there's a European project we proudly say it doesn't effect us, we're going to get a veto.. but they find a way round".

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Boris Johnson says the British people have "decided to take back control" of the UK by voting to quit the European Union.

He says the electorate "has searched in their hearts and answered as honestly as they can" on a poll the like of which we've never seen in this country - and they've decided to take back control.

In his first comments since the UK voted to leave the EU, Conservative prominent Leave campaigner Boris Johnson pays tribute to David Cameron, saying how sad he is over his decision to step down.

"I believe he's been one of the most extraordinary politicians of our age," he says, adding that he has made this country the most dynamic economy in Europe.

It was his bravery that gave this country the first referendum on the EU in 43 years," he says.

Pete Cooper
BBC Local Live

The Financial Times is reporting the vote to leave the EU damages the chances of Tata Steel, Britain’s biggest steel producer - which has a plant in Corby - maintaining its operations in the UK.

A source close to the company said there will now be "recalibration" after the news the UK will leave the EU, external, a major market for Tata Steel UK.

"This could change everything," the source said.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Of course, while St Albans was firmly in the Remain camp, its Conservative MP Ann Main was an advocate for Vote Leave - as Reevesy, external points out.

We have contacted Ann Main for comment, but as yet have not received a response.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

In Beds, Herts and Bucks, St Albans was one of the few areas voting to remain - with nearly 63% of the vote - and already there have been some (possibly lighthearted) calls for an independence vote for the city.

Liam Bird, external and Cameron Ross , externalhave called for an independence campaign, while Alex @pintofsimilar said, external a few people wanted to "set up a city state similar to the Vatican".

On a different note, Laura Keen has asked, external if anyone is up for a "Remain Rave".

Justin Dealey
BBC Three Counties Radio

I've just been out on the streets in Stevenage to gauge opinion about the decision to leave. 

Matthew Allen was in favour of Brexit and is feeling pretty happy today. 

He told me migration was the issue that swung most peoples mind: "I don't agree with UKIP on a lot of things .. but if you can't get from A to B on a motorway without sitting in miles of traffic jams because there are so many people in the country now... then somethings got to give."

Bob Kerr wanted us to remain in the EU, but he said the decision taken by David Cameron to stand down in autumn was the "responsible and reasonable thing to do: "We didn't want him to just drop out today because that would have caused more chaos than there already is going to be." 

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East

I'm out and about in Luton seeing what the reaction to the EU out vote is.

So far there's a lot of confusion and shock and elation.

Alex Pope
BBC Local Live

Luton based travel company TUI Group, external has responded to the EU vote.

CEO Fritz Jouseen said although he respects the decision, the "EU without the UK is barley conceivable".

He said the company is well "prepared"  and "confident" it won't be "significantly affected by the decision."

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US actress Lindsay Lohan sent Kettering global to her 9.29m followers, while she was follow the EU Referendum...

She was actually referring to Labour MP Angela Eagle, who was on BBC News while the Kettering result came in.

Her tweet prompted this response from Kettering's multi-Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee James Acaster...

The MP for Northampton South, and remain campaigner, David Mackintosh has issued a statement on his website saying he is "very sad" David Cameron his resigned, but that "he can be proud of his legacy".

The Conservative said his party must follow the country's decision to leave the EU, adding "the task now is to unite the country and to get the best deal possible."

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

General Motors - the parent company of Luton-based Vauxhall - has said it's important for its Vauxhall division that Britain remains part of the European Economic Area after its exit from the EU.

GM's European arm Opel said: "It is also important that business continues to benefit from the free movement of goods and people during this period."

Sam Read
BBC Radio Northampton politics reporter

It's the morning after the night before.

Twelve hours of high drama has seen Britain vote to the leave the EU and the Prime Minister resign.

But the vacuuming still needs to be done at Kettering Conference Centre...

Milton Keynes North MP Mark Lancaster has said he "fully accepts" the result of the EU Referendum.

"I have no doubt the UK will prosper outside of the EU in the medium term," he said.

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Philip Hollobone, the MP for Kettering, has said chancellor George Osborne should also resign branding his campaigning over the EU Referendum "a disgrace".

It follows the decision of Prime Minister David Cameron to resign after the country voted for a Brexit.

He also indicated his Conservative colleague, Wellingborough MP, and prominent Leave campaigner Peter Bone should stand for the leadership - saying he would vote for him.

Philip Hollobone, the Conservative MP for Kettering, says he is not sorry to see David Cameron resign saying the PM has been "trying to scare the British people" through the Remain campaign.

He said although it is "right the Prime Minister has resigned" he has been a good leader of the Conservatives.

Mr Hollobone said he did not know who might be the next leader of the party, but indicated Theresa May, tipped by many to run, "had been quiet" in the last days of campaigning despite supporting Remain.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

Luton-based Easyjet has said it is confident the vote will not have an impact on its strategy.

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The low-cost airline says it has been preparing for this eventuality and has been working on a number of options allowing it to continue flying in all of its markets.  

Chief executive Carolyn McCall said the company has written to the UK Government and the European Commission "to ask them to prioritise the UK remaining part of the single EU aviation market, given its importance to trade and consumers".

Conservative and Stevenage MP, Stephen McPartland - a Remain campaigner - has already spoken about the result this morning, saying he would "stand by" his constituents whichever way they voted.

Now he's said he is "sorry" to see the Prime Minister resign.