What happens now the UK has voted Brexit - and what is Article 50?

More than three years after David Cameron unveiled his strategy to reform Europe and put it to a referendum, Britain has voted to leave.

It is the greatest disaster to befall the block in its 59-year history. The road ahead is unclear. No state has left the European Union before, and the rules for exit – contained in Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon – are brief.

What to expect today

Martin Schulz, the President of the European Parliament, meets the Conference of Presidents at around 8.30am, to agree a common position from MEPs. They are expected to demand that Article 50 is triggered immediately, to prevent months of uncertainty.

[link to www.telegraph.co.uk]