The Brexit referendum took place in June 2016 and the UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020.

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes steps to deliver a new Brexit deal regarding Northern Ireland, a few images from the original referendum come to mind, such as Boris Johnson's questionable Vote Leave bus. It can be hard to remember when the referendum actually happened and when the UK left the EU, so here is a reminder of the key dates.



The Brexit referendum was held on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016, with the question on the ballot paper asking 'Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?'. Ultimately, 51.9% of those voting chose to leave, with a turnout of 72.2%. The result was not consistent across the UK, with Leave winning in England and Northern Ireland, but Remain prevailing in Wales and Scotland.



On Friday, January 31st, 2020, the UK finally left the EU, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson describing it as 'an extraordinary turning point in the life of this country'. Nevertheless, no deal had been secured with the EU at that point, despite years of talks. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has since declared that he is 'giving it everything' to finalise a deal that will satisfy hardline Brexiteers and unionists.

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