Counting for the referendum in Westminster. London was in favour of remain. | EFE

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The people of the UK have voted to leave the European Union by a majority of 52%. More than 30 million people voted, which was the highest turnout for a poll since 1992. The voting varied widely, with London in favour of remain as well as Scotland but mostly everywhere else opting to leave.

The pound has fallen sharply to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985, falling eight per cent. Markets have also been hit, Tokyo down also by 8%.

Boris Johnson and Michael Gove have called on David Cameron to stay on as prime minister, while Nigel Farage, hailing "independence day", has said he should go.