EU Ref results - Our reactions...

Early this morning, we awoke to the tragic news that the Great British public had voted to leave the European Union, to "take back their country". Last night, as all the polls and the markets were anticipating a Remain win, our hearts and minds were somewhat at ease, and Nigel Farage, who was already articulating his excuses in case of a Remain win, and putting the blame on the extended registration deadline, was a great source of reassurance. Yet when I woke up at 2.20 AM (to grab a bite before starting my fast), and turned on the television, imagine my horror at the news of pollsters projecting a 97% chance of a Leave win! My heart dropped faster than the pound did, and I truly felt like it was the end of the world (jk!).

A victory for Remain would've saved us
 from seeing more of this man on our screens...

I truly believe that this is a sad day for the UK as a whole. Despite attempts to reassure the country, nobody, not even the mighty ole' politicians know what the terms of the exit will bring. Yet, one of the issues which angers me the most is the proportion of votes according to age. Putting aside the fact that 16 and 17 year olds were NOT allowed to vote, as it is a whole other debate and one which we are extremely passionate about, the fact that almost 75% of 18 to 25 year olds voted to Remain is frustrating, at best. The realization that the vote which was decided by the oldies, will effect us youth the most as we will have to live with the result in the long term is completely and utterly bizarre. 

As Tim Farron said today that 

"...what a tragedy that other 

voters have decided to damage 

their (young people's) future."

David Cameron's resignation, which perhaps was to be expected, did come as a great shock. I feel as though his speech was the most passionate we have ever seen and heard him throughout the course of the campaign, and, although reluctantly, I do admit that his teary eyes and breaking voice did tug at my heartstrings and I felt a tremendous amount of sadness on his behalf (my mother, who is a staunch Labour voter told me that she actually cried after hearing it...). I think his decision to resign in October is a rather noble one, yet the rising possibility of Boris Johnson succeeding him as PM is rather daunting. 

"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.

 Thank you very much."

An emotional David Cameron as he announces his
resignation on the 24th of July