Brexit , a portmanteau of "Britain" and "exit",[1] is the impending withdrawal of

the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). It follows the referendum of 23
June 2016 when 51.9 per cent of those who voted supported withdrawal. Withdrawal
has been advocated by Eurosceptics, both left-wing and right-wing, while Pro-
Europeanists (or European Unionists), who also span the political spectrum, have
advocated continued membership.