The United Kingdom (UK) has voted to leave the European Union after a long partnership of 42 years. It was a tight contest which ended with around 48 per cent voting in favour of remaining a part of EU and around 52 per cent voting against it. The polarised voting trend also manifested itself in terms of how the four different countries that are part of the Great Britain voted. While England and Wales voted to leave the Union, majority of Scotland voters went it support it. Northern Ireland voters also showed a similar sentiment as of Scotland. Here is a quick breakup of how the different regions in UK voted: Scotland - Out of all the regions in UK, Scotland turned out to be the only one which gave a clear majority in favour of remaining a part of the EU. A total of 62 per cent voters opted for 'remain' while the rest 38 per cent voted for 'leave'. However, even after voting for 'remain', Scotland will also have to leave the European Union because of the overall score. London - The capital of England which also had the smallest number of voters showed a contradictory stance in comparison to other parts of the country. About 60 per cent of people who voted on Thursday chose to 'remain' a part of EU and the other 40 per cent went for the option of leaving it. [related-post] <a href="" target="_blank"><strong>Watch Video: What's making news </strong></a> North East - The region gave a clear majority to 'leave' the EU with about 58 per cent voting for it. As per local trends, except Newcastle-upon-Tyne district, all the other areas voted for same option including Sunderland district. North West - Going with the trend in England, this region also gave a comfortable majority to 'leave' with 53.7 per cent voting for it. As per Telegraph report, this area houses a large number of immigrants and thus it was expected that the people would vote for 'leave' option. West Midlands - Hit by migrant tensions, the region gave a 59.2 per cent strong mandate to 'leave' European Union. The trend was same througout the region except Warwich district where about 58 per cent voted for 'remain'. Wales - As per Telegraph report, the Wales' decision to 'leave' EU came as a shock because it was expected that the region would chose otherwise. The contest was also very tight till the end and about 51.7 per cent voters chose the 'leave' option as compared to 48.3 per cent who chose 'remain'. Northern Ireland - It is the minority of regions that voted to 'remain' a part of EU. 55.7 per cent of voters went for 'remain' option and 44.3 per cent chose 'leave'. As per reports, the calls for independence have already being voiced as the region would have to concur with overall mandate. Also, it is the only part of United Kingdom which shares a border with European Union. Eastern/Yorkshire and Humber - The Eastern region of England, as expected, voted to 'leave' the EU as 56.5 per cent chose the option. Similarly Yorkshire and Humber gave a clear majority to 'leave' option with 57.7 per cent voting in fvaour of it. This is also one of the highest in the entire UK.
