Cameron’s political fate was uncertain after it became clear on Friday morning that 51.9 percent of voters voted to withdraw Britain from the European Union.

Cameron ended the rumors when he announced hours later that he was stepping down as Prime Minister.

– I will ensure that the ship stays on a stable course, but it will not be the captain who steers the ship to the next port, Cameron said in a live speech outside 10 Downing Street in London.

He said he was determined to remain Prime Minister until the British Conservative Party’s national meeting in October.

– The will of the people must be respected

“I love this country, and I am proud to have served this country,” said a clearly moved Cameron.

Cameron also said that the wishes of the British people must be respected and congratulated the Brexit camp on their victory, but maintained that Britain was stronger as an EU member.

– I fought with head, heart and soul in the election campaign, said Cameron.

He also stated that he had informed the Queen of his decision to step down on Friday morning.

Calls for Cameron’s resignation

UKIP leader and former general Nigel Farage cheered after the win. He called voting day, June 23, the country’s new independence day.

After the victory, Farage demanded this from the Prime Minister «must leave immediately».

Farage also said that “the EU is dying,” and called on other EU countries to follow Britain’s vote to withdraw from the union, according to Reuters.

– Woman and man. “This is a victory for ordinary people against big banks, big corporations and big politics,” he said Friday morning.

Shockwaves in England

Opponents of Britain’s continued membership of the EU have won, it has been declared BBC at 06 o’clock on Friday morning.

An hour later, the results were official. As many as 51.9 percent of voters voted yes for Britain’s exit from the EU. As many as 48.1 percent want Britain to remain a member of the European Union, reported Sky News.

Brexit received more than 17.4 million votes in 382 constituencies. More than 16 million British citizens voted for their country to remain in the EU. Voter turnout was 72.2 percent.

The news of Brexit caused shock waves in the UK and the European Union. The BBC called the result a “political earthquake”.

Farage – A victory for ordinary people

UKIP leader and former general Nigel Farage called voting day, June 23, his country’s new day of independence.

After the victory, Farage said that “the EU is dying,” and called on other EU countries to follow Britain’s vote to withdraw from the union, according to Reuters.

– Woman and man. “This is a victory for ordinary people against big banks, big corporations and big politics,” he said Friday morning.