In the UK began a referendum on leaving the EU – RBC

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In Britain, began a referendum on Brexit – a possible exit from the EU. Polls have shown roughly the same number of supporters and opponents of this measure

In the UK at 9:00 MSK began a referendum on leaving the European Union

The latest survey by Brexit (so-called probable exit of Great Britain. – «Britain» and «exit»), which was carried out by the YouGov, showed a slight advantage exit opponents, the Times reports in an article in Thursday for having to stay in the EU, have expressed 51% of output – 49%

On the same day, June 22, however, TNS Omnibus service, led the other data according to which 43% are ready to vote for it to leave the European Union, while 41% – for to stay. Aggregator bookmaker quotes meanwhile praised Brexit probability of only 29%.

On the eve of the country was undergoing a fierce debate of opponents and supporters of the output. British cabinet initially hinted that he was ready to support Brexit, but in February an agreement was reached which meant the UK a special status within the Union. After that, Prime Minister David Cameron started to campaign in favor of keeping the country in the EU.

The referendum on leaving the EU was launched in the UK

in the United Kingdom began a referendum on leaving the EU – the so-called Brexit.

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During the period that preceded the referendum, many warned about possible British exit from the EU risks. The head of the British Treasury George Osborne pointed out in particular that if the referendum ends in victory output supporters, the Cabinet will have to find £ 30 billion ($ 42.9 billion) in four years. The minister also warned of possible low rates of economic growth and replenishment probable budget deficit by raising taxes

According to the Bloomberg survey conducted earlier, economists predict the decline of the pound to 30-year low -. Below $ 1.35 – in the event of Britain from the EU. At the same time they do not expect significant growth rate if the UK remains in the EU – in this case, in their view, the pound will rise to the level of $ 1,5

June 17 interview with Bloomberg TV at St. Petersburg. international economic forum (SPIEF), the head of Sberbank German Gref predicted a possible negative impact on Brexit and Russia. According to him, the British exit from the EU could lead to a reduction of Russia’s GDP by 1% and a drop in the shares of Russian companies by 5-10%. “This will have a very negative impact on our economy, on our exchange rate and investors in Russian securities. I’m not sure whether it will continue in the long term, but the first reaction can be very bad, “- said Gref.