After months of bitter campaigning, yesterday the U.S. finally went to the polls to choose their 45th President. Last night, as polls closed and counting began, legions of students joined Wessex Scene and Surge at The Stag’s to eagerly await the results. After a nail-biting night, we can now announce that Donald Trump won with 278 against 218 electoral college votes!
A big thank you to Wessex Scene and Surge for their overnight coverage of the results, and to everyone who joined them for the occasion.
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Not sure whether to vote BritaIN or BrEXIT? Here are some of the facts to help you make an informed decision…
Reasons to remain according to Britain Stronger in Europe:
- 3 million UK jobs are linked to our trade with the EU
- The UK gets £66 million of investment every day from EU countries
- For every £1 we put into the EU, we get almost £10 back through increased trade, investment, jobs, growth and low prices
- Worker’s rights are protected by the EU, such as paid maternity leave and guaranteed holiday leave
- EU laws protect women’s rights, including equal
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