The Current

Brexit: what happens now?

With volatile international markets, a plunge in the pound, and the resignation of the British PM — what does the future hold for the UK and the international community?
British Prime Minister David Cameron resigns on the steps of 10 Downing Street on June 24, 2016 in London, England. The results from the historic EU referendum has now been declared and the United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union. (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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With 51.9% of the vote in the Brexit referendum, Britain has voted to leave the European Union. 

Those who wanted Britain to leave are calling it a new dawn for an independent United Kingdom. 

However, with the resignation of the British PM, a plunge in the pound, and volatile international markets — the slogan "keep calm and carry on" comes to mind for many.  

'People are saying that the UK is no longer the world’s fifth largest economy because of what’s happened to the pound,' said Nahlah Ayed. (Thomas Samson/Getty Images)

The Current delves into the consequences of this historic decision for Canada, Europe, and the international community. 

'[The EU] is about to lose a NATO member, it's about to lose its most liberal economic voice, its only English-speaking country. This is a dead loss for the EU and the danger is there could be "me too" referendums.'- Eric Reguly

  • Eric Reguly, European bureau chief for the Globe and Mail
  • Nahlah Ayed, CBC foreign correspondent based in London

This segment was produced by The Current's Sujata Berry