EU Referendum results declaration Sunderland

The transcript details the results of the European Union Referendum held on June 23, 2016. It includes the total number of ballot papers counted, votes for remain and leave, and the number of rejected ballots. The certification of these results is also mentioned.

What was the purpose of the referendum held on June 23, 2016?

• To vote on a new tax policy

• To elect a new Prime Minister

• To decide on the UK's membership in the European Union

• To choose a new national anthem

How many total ballot papers were counted in the referendum?

• 140,000

• 134,400

• 150,000

• 120,000

What was the total number of votes cast in favor of remaining in the EU?

• 80,000

• 60,000

• 51,930

• 70,000

How many votes were cast in favor of leaving the EU?

• 75,000

• 90,000

• 82,394

• 85,000

What was the most common reason for ballot rejection?

• Unmarked or void for uncertainty

• No official mark

• Writing by which the voter could be identified

• Both answers voted for