Which statement about how the UK voted in the 2016 EU referendum is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The UK voted to leave; Scotland voted to remain
- Step 1: Across the UK, 51.9% voted Leave.
- Step 2: In Scotland, 62% voted Remain.
Answer
The UK voted to leave; Scotland voted to remain.
Why not the others: The UK voted to remain and Scotland voted to leave: the results are the other way round. The UK and Scotland alike voted to leave: Scotland voted to remain. The UK and Scotland alike voted to remain: the UK voted to leave.
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