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25/06/2016 GMT

Why did Britain Decide To Leave the EU?

BBC World Service - The World This Week, Why did Britain Decide To Leave the EU?

The reasons and implications of the British decision to leave the EU

Was the British decision to leave the EU made on the issues, or was it partly a protest against the system?  And what are the implications for Britain's role in the world, and for the rest of the European Union?
(Photo: EU Referendum Sign. Credit: Getty Images)

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