Polls close in UK's historic referendum on EU membership

June 24, 2016 02:36

Voting has ended in a referendum that will decide whether the UK remains a member of the European Union.

Counting will get under way shortly at centres around the UK in a vote widely seen as too close to call.

There is no exit poll - so the millions who cast a ballot will have to wait until results start coming in to find out how the country voted.

Flash floods in the South of England disrupted voting and led to some polling stations being relocated.

The referendum result, which should be known by breakfast time on Friday, could be a turning point in the UK's relationship with Europe and the rest of the world.

If the UK becomes the first country to exit the EU it will arguably be the biggest blow to the 28-nation European Union since its formation.

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