The text is a transcript of a documentary that explores how Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. It features interviews with politicians, campaigners and experts who share their perspectives on the causes, consequences and challenges of Brexit. The documentary covers topics such as David Cameron's decision to call a referendum, the negotiations with the EU, the role of immigration, the impact of Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage, and the reactions to the result. The documentary aims to provide an inside story of how Brexit unfolded and what it means for the future.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Brexit vote was unprecedented in UK political history.
2. On the night of the result, the mood was buoyant among some politicians.
3. David Cameron embarked on a European tour to secure a better deal for Britain in the EU.
4. The renegotiation deal was seen as insufficient by many British politicians.
5. The Brexit campaign began plotting in plain sight at the Tate Britain gallery.
6. The referendum on Brexit was clear by 2012 when 81 Conservative MPs rebelled.
7. Cameron's confidence in winning the referendum might have undermined his negotiating position.
8. The Remain campaign struggled with message discipline and unity.
9. Immigration became a powerful weapon for the Leave campaign.
10. The murder of Labour MP Jo Cox did not change the course of the referendum.
11. David Cameron resigned nearly six months after the vote to leave the EU.
12. The events of 2016 changed the course of British history.
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