In which year was the UK-wide referendum on EU membership held, with Leave winning 51.9 percent of the votes cast?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 2016
- Step 1: The referendum took place on Thursday 23 June 2016 in the United Kingdom (UK) and Gibraltar, and the results recorded 51.9% of the votes cast being in favour of leaving. Answer: 2016. Why not the others: 2014, 2019 and 2011 don't fit.
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