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EU referendum: Most London boroughs vote to remain EU referendum: Most London boroughs vote to remain
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Most London boroughs voted to remain in the EU - bucking the national trend.Most London boroughs voted to remain in the EU - bucking the national trend.
Across all 33 boroughs in the capital, 59.9% (2.26 million) voted in favour of remaining in the EU. In some areas, the remain vote was more than 70%.Across all 33 boroughs in the capital, 59.9% (2.26 million) voted in favour of remaining in the EU. In some areas, the remain vote was more than 70%.
It was predicted results in London might help swing the final result in favour of remaining in the EU.It was predicted results in London might help swing the final result in favour of remaining in the EU.
But political editor Tim Donovan said the national trend had ultimately rendered the capital "irrelevant to the story".But political editor Tim Donovan said the national trend had ultimately rendered the capital "irrelevant to the story".
BBC Radio London Political Reporter Susana Mendonca said the mood of Remain campaigners at London's Guildhall was lifted when the first boroughs announced their results.BBC Radio London Political Reporter Susana Mendonca said the mood of Remain campaigners at London's Guildhall was lifted when the first boroughs announced their results.
'Smashed it''Smashed it'
But as the national picture emerged, it was members of the Leave camp who were more "chipper", she said.But as the national picture emerged, it was members of the Leave camp who were more "chipper", she said.
The change in mood was reflected elsewhere in the capital.The change in mood was reflected elsewhere in the capital.
Earlier, at the Barking and Dagenham count, where 62% voted to leave, UKIP's Peter Harris said he was "massively more confident" than at the beginning of the evening.Earlier, at the Barking and Dagenham count, where 62% voted to leave, UKIP's Peter Harris said he was "massively more confident" than at the beginning of the evening.
"We've smashed it," he said."We've smashed it," he said.
But council leader, Darren Rodwell, who supported remain, said the borough was experiencing a massive change in demographics and population flow and in five years time he said the same question would produce a very different result.But council leader, Darren Rodwell, who supported remain, said the borough was experiencing a massive change in demographics and population flow and in five years time he said the same question would produce a very different result.
In some areas, more than 70% voted to remain, although Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Sutton, Havering and Hillingdon went against the rest of the capital by voting to leave.In some areas, more than 70% voted to remain, although Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Sutton, Havering and Hillingdon went against the rest of the capital by voting to leave.
Voter turnout was 69.8%, despite torrential rain and flooding in parts of the city.Voter turnout was 69.8%, despite torrential rain and flooding in parts of the city.
City of London, the first borough to return a result, voted to remain with 3,312 as opposed to 1,087 for leave.City of London, the first borough to return a result, voted to remain with 3,312 as opposed to 1,087 for leave.
Among other areas that voted to remain were Lambeth with 111,584 votes (79%) compared with 30,340 in favour of leave. In Wandsworth 75% (118,463) voted to remain.Among other areas that voted to remain were Lambeth with 111,584 votes (79%) compared with 30,340 in favour of leave. In Wandsworth 75% (118,463) voted to remain.
Hammersmith and Fulham also voted to remain along with Islington, Richmond-upon-Thames, Merton and Westminster.Hammersmith and Fulham also voted to remain along with Islington, Richmond-upon-Thames, Merton and Westminster.
In Islington 76,420 votes were in favour as opposed to 25,180 wanting to leave.In Islington 76,420 votes were in favour as opposed to 25,180 wanting to leave.
In Hammersmith and Fulham 56,188 votes were cast for remain while just 24,054 wanted to leave.In Hammersmith and Fulham 56,188 votes were cast for remain while just 24,054 wanted to leave.
With 82% turnout, 69% of voters in Richmond chose to remain with the union while 31% were against the move.With 82% turnout, 69% of voters in Richmond chose to remain with the union while 31% were against the move.
In Westminster 53,928 voted to remain, while less than half that number wanted to leave.In Westminster 53,928 voted to remain, while less than half that number wanted to leave.
More than 63,000 Merton voters were in favour while 37,097 wanted to exit.More than 63,000 Merton voters were in favour while 37,097 wanted to exit.
Haringey (76%), Ealing (90,024 votes) and Waltham Forest also went with the capital's trend for a mandate for the Remain campaign with 64,156 votes.Haringey (76%), Ealing (90,024 votes) and Waltham Forest also went with the capital's trend for a mandate for the Remain campaign with 64,156 votes.
Hounslow (58,755 votes), Hackney (83,398), Kensington and Chelsea (37,601), Tower Hamlets (73,011), Croydon (92,913), Enfield (56%), Camden (75%), Newham (53%) and Harrow (55%) have also voted for Remain.Hounslow (58,755 votes), Hackney (83,398), Kensington and Chelsea (37,601), Tower Hamlets (73,011), Croydon (92,913), Enfield (56%), Camden (75%), Newham (53%) and Harrow (55%) have also voted for Remain.
Brent (72,523), 62% in Barnet, Greenwich (65,248), Kingston (52,533), Southwark (92,293), Lewisham (86,995), Redbridge (69,213) and Bromley (92,398) also backed the In campaign.Brent (72,523), 62% in Barnet, Greenwich (65,248), Kingston (52,533), Southwark (92,293), Lewisham (86,995), Redbridge (69,213) and Bromley (92,398) also backed the In campaign.
Analysis by BBC London Political Editor Tim Donovan
London has found itself very much at odds with much of the country.
Big wins for Remain in inner London boroughs did not to give Remain the kind of momentum it needed to make a difference in the result nationally.
The final result is something approximating to 60% favouring remain, 40% for leave and of course it raises interesting questions about the capital's relationship with the rest of the country.
The key thing for London is that it has bucked the national trend; it will be seen increasingly in terms of its difference with the rest of the country.
And for some it is not just an academic question, it is a question about whether London needs more powers and control of its own finances.
In Bexley 63% backed Brexit, while in Sutton leave won with 54%. In Hillingdon 74,982 voted for leave and Havering concurred with the view with 96,885 votes.In Bexley 63% backed Brexit, while in Sutton leave won with 54%. In Hillingdon 74,982 voted for leave and Havering concurred with the view with 96,885 votes.
The turnout in London was about 70% - the highest since the 1950 general election when more than 80% voted.The turnout in London was about 70% - the highest since the 1950 general election when more than 80% voted.
Earlier Laura Kuenssberg, BBC's political editor, said experts predicted nearly 1.9 million people in inner London areas were likely to vote Remain while Leave campaigners expected favourable results in outer London. "London is an island", compared to the rest of the country where the Leave campaign is gaining ground, she added.Earlier Laura Kuenssberg, BBC's political editor, said experts predicted nearly 1.9 million people in inner London areas were likely to vote Remain while Leave campaigners expected favourable results in outer London. "London is an island", compared to the rest of the country where the Leave campaign is gaining ground, she added.
Biggest support for Remain
Biggest support for Leave