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What was the 2016 EU membership referendum
The UK Government held a referendum to decide the future of the United Kingdom's European Union membership
why did the UK Goverment have to decide the future of the UK EU membership?
To decide if UK should remain a member of the EU.
What did the people want during the 2016 EU membership referendum?
Across Scotland, 62% of voters backed the UK remaining a member of the EU, with 38% voting for the UK to leave. Overall 52% of voters in the United Kingdom voted to leave the EU, with 48% voting to remain.

Question: what were the pros of leaving the EU
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