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Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union.
Youtube video: Published on Jun 24, 2016: Brexit: David Cameron resigns as UK votes to leave BBC News
Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said he would attempt to “steady the ship” over the coming weeks and months but that “fresh leadership” was needed.
The PM had urged the country to vote Remain but was defeated by 52% to 48% despite London, Scotland and Northern Ireland backing staying in.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage hailed it as the UK’s “independence day”.
The pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since 1985 as the markets reacted to the results.
“I do not think it would be right for me to be the captain that steers our country to its next destination,” he said in a statement outside Downing Street.
Mr Cameron, flanked by his wife Samantha, said the result was the “will of the British people” which was an “instruction which must be delivered”.
Close to tears and with his voice breaking, Mr Cameron said: “I love this country and I feel honoured to have served it and I will do everything I can in future to help this great country succeed.”
The referendum, called by Mr Cameron, delivered a shock victory for the Leave campaign.
The Brexit vote immediately sent the pound tumbling and sparked calls for his resignation.
Boris Johnson is the early favourite to replace Mr Cameron.
David Camerons full speach
The Brexit vote immediately sent the pound tumbling and sparked calls for his resignation.
Boris Johnson is the early favourite to replace Mr Cameron.
David Camerons full speach
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