The British public has voted in favour of leaving the European Union and shit is inevitably hitting the fan.
By a margin of 51.9% to 48.1%, the people of the United Kingdom supported the motion to withdraw from the EU.
The backlash of the result has been immediate, as British Sterling hit its lowest value in 31 years and Britain dropping to the world’s fifth biggest economy as a result.
The Irish stock markets have also taken a beating, falling by as much as 13%.
The backlash has been immediate. https://t.co/lNz2fesRni
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) June 24, 2016
This morning, Nigel Farrage deemed the ‘Vote Leave’ camp’s £350m NHS promise – one of the biggest pledges of the campaign – a mistake on live TV.
“It was a mistake”. https://t.co/4nbu74YsIH
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) June 24, 2016
However, it’s this tweet issued by Heathrow Airport this morning that is a sad indicator of what’s to come:
The airport is operating normally and there are no changes to security or immigration procedures following the EU referendum
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) June 24, 2016
The impact is almost incomprehensible.
Both Northern Ireland and Scotland, who voted in overwhelmingly large margins to remain part of the EU, will now likely take steps towards their own referendum to leave the UK.
Northern Ireland receives considerable funding from the EU in support of the peace process. Questions will also now arise over what measures Great Britain will take in terms of patrolling the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic.
McGuinness is now seeking a border poll, in order to sound out the feelings of those in the North with regards leaving the United Kingdom. McGuinness has previously said that a Brexit would create a “democratic imperative” for Northern Ireland to hold a referendum on UK membership.
Enda Kenny announced that the Dáil is to be recalled on Monday to discuss the impact of Brexit on Ireland.
He also said the Government would publish a summary of the key actions it will take to address the issues arising from the decision of the British electorate and addressed the implications for cross-border relations:
“The implications of this vote for Northern Ireland and for relations between North and South on this island will require careful consideration. These will be a particular priority for the Irish Government”.
‘The implications of this vote for Northern Ireland will require careful consideration’ https://t.co/Y0tPE4bOLg
— Her.ie (@Herdotie) June 24, 2016
