NI leaders divided in their reaction to Brexit vote
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum, with the majority of Northern Ireland voters in favour of remaining in the EU.
The UK has voted to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum, with the majority of Northern Ireland voters in favour of remaining in the EU.
North Antrim : Leave 30938 Remain 18782
The North Antrim constituency has voted to leave the EU.
The Leave vote outperformed Remain 30,938 to 18782.
Turnout there was at 64.67% with 49,470 people voting.
Secretary of State Theresa Villiers has said a referendum on a united Ireland would not be “justified or helpful” at present.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said “the implications for NI and relations will require careful consideration” following the UK's Brexit vote.
Northern Ireland’s leaders have been divided in their reactions to the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union.