The United Kingdom European Union membership referendum took place on 23 June 2016 in the UK and Gibraltar. It was to decide whether the United Kingdom would stay in the European Union (EU).
The referendum ended with 51.9% of votes in favour of leaving the EU.
On 24 June, the then Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister David Cameron announced that he would resign. He was replaced on 13 July by Theresa May.
A: The referendum was to decide whether the United Kingdom would stay in the European Union (EU).
A: The referendum took place on 23 June 2016.
A: It took place in the UK and Gibraltar.
A: 51.9% of votes were in favour of leaving the EU.
A: David Cameron, then Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister, announced his resignation after the result of the referendum.
A: Theresa May became Prime Minister on 13 July.
A; Theresa May replaced David Cameron as Prime Minister after he resigned.
