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Brexit impact: 10 things to know about the political storm in UK

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Brexit impact: 10 things to know about the political storm in UK Even as   Britain   is coming to terms with its electorate’s vote to exit the   European Union (EU), political turmoil in the UK has escalated too. While the European Union has asked UK to initiate the exit process swiftly, Scotland could throw a spanner in the works as it had voted to ‘remain’ in the EU. Meanwhile, the Labour Party is facing a revolt from its senior leaders, even as uncertainty prevails over Prime Minister David Cameron’s successor. Cameron quit the day the results of the   Brexit   referendumcame in, leaving it to his successor to deal with what will likely be a messy exit. Here are 10 things to know about the political crisis that has hit the UK. Scotland's threat Scotland is said to be considering a referendum to be independent from UK if Britain actually manages to exit the EU. The move is said to be under consideration after the nation voted to ‘remain’ in the E...