London referendum results: Londoners react with shock to Britain backing Brexit in EU poll

Londoners today reacted with shock at Britain’s dramatic vote to leave the European Union.

Voters in the capital backed the Remain campaign which triumphed in 28 boroughs to Leave's five.

But across the country, millions of voters triggered a political earthquake as Britain chose to quit the EU.

Londoners today talked of a nation divided, after the capital’s call to remain was overwhelmed by Leave votes from across the rest of England.

Teacher Juliet Horton, 46, said: “This vote could spell the end for Britain as we know it. We live in a place where so many people feel disenfranchised.”

Andrew Durbidge, 30, who works in sales for a hedge fund, said: “This is all a bit of a shock and it seems the views of people across the country are different to those in London. There is going to be a lot of uncertainty now. I work internationally and I think being in the EU has to be a good thing.”

Teacher Keith Thorogood, 39, said: “The country does seem divided. I teach citizenship and have been helping the children at my school what the referendum means in an impartial way.

"I voted in as I think there should be a more federal Europe. I don’t like too much bureaucracy but I think being in the EU is beneficial.”

Andy Queen, 57, said: “I voted Out because the country can go it alone. People have short memories - we can look after ourselves. Young people in London cannot afford homes and a lot of people are not so well off. We can’t absorb people from all over the world it’s just a fact of life, it’s not racism.”

Eric Jolibois, 43, a head chef from France, said: “I think it’s a real shame and people in France will be very upset by this. Britain is a great place but I don’t think going alone is the way forward.”