The United Kingdom BREXIT referendum 2016

The United Kingdom has held a referendum on its membership of the European Union on June 23rd, 2016.

What does "Brexit" stand for?
The term is a commonly-used abbreviation for British Exit from the EU.

How will it be decided?
British voters will be asked at a referendum if Britain should continue its membership of an organisation we joined in 1972 when it was called the European Economic Community. TTIP - TISA - SECRETS

When will the referendum be held?
The referendum will be held on Thursday June 23.

What will the question be?
"Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"

What happens next?
The Electoral Commission will designate an official Remain campaign group and Leave campaign, which will be given public money for campaigning. There will then be a ten-week period of official campaigning.

What is the expected result?
No one knows. Some polls give Remain a small lead, while others put Leave ahead. After last year's surprise election result, some experts say the polls cannot be trusted now.

Why Britain should leave the EU

#Brexit: A Reason to Care

Economics, immigration and security dominate the debate on both sides but #VoteLeave has an ace up its sleeve. 

Iain Duncan Smith on why he backs Brexit – BBC Newsnight

The Real Face of the European Union

In this documentary featuring members of the EU Parliment and other EU analysts, producer Phillip Day covers the history and goals of the European Union, as well as the disturbing, irrevocable implications the EU continental government has for every British citizen. With a similar process unfolding in America, under the NAFTA, Americans are starting to ask themselves if their elected officials should be allowed to go down the same path, and create a North American Union.