The UK has voted to LEAVE the EU.
The out campaign won with 51-point-9 per cent of the vote.
It performed strongly in towns and cities like Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool in the north east of England – and also in Wales.
48-point-1 percent wanted to Remain.
Ukip leader Nigel Farage says a "dawn is breaking on an independent United Kingdom".
In the past few minutes, he has made a triumphant speech on College Green in Westminster – saying it's a victory for ordinary and decent people.
David Cameron's expected to make a statement at Downing Street shortly delivering a message of stability and unity.
Foreign secretary Philip Hammond says Mr Cameron intends to stay on as PM and "carry out the instructions of the British people".
The future of the United Kingdom is being called into question, as overall Scotland and Northern Ireland both voted to stay in the EU.
Green Party MP and IN campaigner Caroline Lucas says she's heartbroken – but hopes something good can come out of an exit.
The result has seen the pound suffer one of its biggest ever plunges in value.
The Bank of England says it's monitoring developments closely and will "take all necessary steps" to ensure financial stability.
The Irish Government is expected to hold an emergency cabinet meeting this morning after the UK voted to leave the EU.
In a statement just issued – The Irish Government has said this result clearly has very significant implications for Ireland, as well as for Britain and for the European Union.
The cabinet is due to meet at 10am with the Taoiseach's statement is likely to take place at 11am.
Former Taoiseach John Bruton told CNBC he doesn't believe this result will lead to more exit votes in other EU states.
Fianna Fáil say the focus now should be to minimise the damage caused by this result.
Leader Micheál Martin said the result is regrettable but that Ireland should not follow Britain out of the EU.
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin says a Brexit vote must lead to a referendum for a united Ireland.
With most of the votes counted it looks as though the UK has voted to leave the European Union.
Northern Ireland however has voted in favour of remaining in the EU.
National Chairman of Sinn Féin in the North Declan Kearney says this must lead to a vote on a united Ireland.
