Parts of UK that voted Brexit are most exposed to its effects, report says

Areas in Midlands and north of England, where support for leaving EU was high, have most exposure to trade consequences

The UK regions that voted to leave the EU are more economically exposed to the effects of Brexit than anywhere else in Europe, research suggests.

A University of Birmingham study examined the degree to which EU regions were exposed to the possible negative trade-related consequences of Britain's departure and found areas in the Midlands and north of England, many of which voted for Brexit, had the greatest exposure.