Yes, this is the big international news as of late. The vote which may potentially result in the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU).
Last week, there was a rising star in the British parliament, Jo Cox, who was killed after being attacked by an extremist opponent of Britain's membership in the EU. Up to the point, those advocate for Britain's exit from the EU (known as a Brexit) were gaining steam, and had just taken a narrow lead, for the first time. But advocates for the Brexit felt that they have lost a lot of momentum since the attack.
Prime Minister Cameron is one of many voices urging Brits to stay within the EU, and the general consensus is that it would be generally best for the economy of Britain, Europe, and indeed the whole world for Britain to remain. To that end, tons of easily recognizable personalities have come out in favor of remaining, and Europeans across the continent showed their support by symbolically kissing neighbors in a show of just how much they love and appreciate the Brits being among them.
Still, as of right now, the polls have shown that this race is just too close to call. The percentages for or against have been separated by such a small margin that it is virtually negligible, falling within the margin of error either way.
Right now, Britons are voting for their future, and the vote, as I write this, is virtually wrapping up now. The weather was supposed to be a potential factor and, not surprisingly for Britain, much of the land is seeing rain.
Results are expected by tomorrow morning.
Such a huge vote, and we shall see what will happen within the coming day or so! This is the second major vote that has affected Britain in less than a year, as the Scottish vote for independence also took place last year, in 2015.
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