On Thursday 23rd June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union. Energize in the News explores some of the issues leading up to this momentous decision.
A referendum is a straightforward vote. In the EU referendum, people were asked:
"Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?”
The options for voters were 'Remain a member of the European Union' and 'Leave the European Union'.
The referendum came about because the...