Update results on the BREXIT referendum

[still_one]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-eu-referendum-36612368

242,624 remain

233,015 leave

4:57 PST

[Roland99]

1. Why do major elections seem to be almost 50/50?

[still_one]

2. ratings?

[DemFromPittsburgh]

3. Goldwaters don't grow on trees

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. Cripes, that's close so far.

[mwrguy]

5. Leave 299,598 Remain 280,820

wtf

[floriduck]

6. BBC shows Leave ahead right now, 370404 to 344535.

[still_one]

8. yup

[Denzil_DC]

7. The London results will be crucial.

Earlier reports of turnout there were high.

[floriduck]

9. I know this is not an apples to apples comparison but Britain's voter turnout makes our

GE turnout look absolutely pathetic. I wish there was a lesson here to learn for those who don't vote.

[Ruby the Liberal]

10. In fairness, its a "yes/no" issue

There are a lot of people in this country that don't see a difference between the parties and/or hate politics in general.