“What is happening?
“A referendum is being held on Thursday, 23 June, to decide whether Britain should leave or remain in the European Union.
“This article is designed to be an easy-to-understand guide. Thanks for all your questions – we’ve answered a selection at the bottom of the page.
“What is a referendum?
“A referendum is basically a vote in which everyone (or nearly everyone) of voting age can take part, normally giving a “Yes” or “No” answer to a question.
“Whichever side gets more than half of all votes cast is considered to have won.”
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