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2016 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 164 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2016.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2016
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May
2016 Women's FA Cup Final Winning Goal
Scores the only goal as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to win the Women's FA Cup at Wembley.
Boris Johnson Hitler Comparison
Condemns Boris Johnson's comparison between European integration and Hitler's ambitions, calling the analogy irresponsible and damaging to serious referendum debate.
European Peace Argument
Emphasises that European cooperation transformed relations among democratic states after repeated continental wars and should not be compared with coercive empire.
Celtic Manager Appointment
Is appointed Celtic manager and begins a period of sustained domestic success.
FA Cup Winner
Michael Carrick provided passing control as the final turned into an extra-time contest as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Jesse Lingard struck the extra-time winner to secure Manchester United's twelfth FA Cup as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Wayne Rooney captained United and made the surging run that preceded Mata's equaliser as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
FA Cup Winner
Chris Smalling featured in the winning side but was sent off during extra time as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time in the 2016 FA Cup final at Wembley.
Metro Extension to New Street
Midland Metro trams begin running through the city centre to Grand Central.
Beneficial Ownership Transparency
Promotes stronger disclosure of company ownership as part of the government's anti-corruption agenda.
Golden Boot Premier League
Claims the Premier League top-scorer award with 25 goals while representing Tottenham Hotspur. The season is distinguished by leading Spurs’ attack in their pursuit of the championship.
Referendum Economic Case
Campaigns for Remain by emphasizing economic risks he associates with leaving the European Union.
Referendum Security Case
Campaigns for Remain by arguing that European Union membership contributes to British national security.
June
EU Referendum Television Programme
Answers questions on European Union membership during a televised referendum programme.
Brexit
Is murdered in Birstall during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Murder of Jo Cox during the referendum campaign.
Brexit
Unveils the Breaking Point poster during the referendum campaign.
Remain Cross-party Letter
Joins senior politicians from different parties in a late referendum appeal urging voters to reject division and isolation and remain in the European Union.
Brexit
The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.
EU Referendum
The United Kingdom votes in the referendum on European Union membership.
EU Referendum Remain Vote
Campaigns for and votes for continued British membership of the European Union in the referendum held on 23 June.
Brexit
Announces that he will resign after the Leave victory.
Brexit
Celebrates the Leave victory after the referendum result.
Brexit
Responds to the referendum result as Foreign Secretary.
Brexit
Says a second Scottish independence referendum is highly likely after Scotland votes Remain.
Brexit
Announces the national EU referendum result in Manchester.
Referendum Result
The Leave side wins the referendum by 52 percent to 48 percent.
Resignation Announcement
Announces that he will resign as Prime Minister after the referendum result.
Cross-party Brexit Reconsideration
Calls for a cross-party parliamentary effort to examine the available options and articulate a case for reconsidering Brexit once the proposed terms become clear.
Referendum Result Response
After the Leave victory, argues that Parliament should examine the actual withdrawal terms before treating the referendum as settling every detail of Britain's future relationship.
Brexit
Makes a statement seeking to calm markets after the referendum result.
Post-Referendum Commons Statement
Reports to Parliament after the referendum and discusses the transition following the vote to leave.
Resignation from Shadow Front Bench
Starmer resigns from the shadow front bench after the European Union referendum.
Brexit
Enters the Conservative leadership contest after the referendum.
Brexit
Declines to stand for Conservative leader after Michael Gove enters the contest.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave as a Conservative MEP.
Brexit
Campaigns for Leave as a Labour MP.
Brexit
Campaigns for Vote Leave during the referendum.
Brexit
Campaigns for Vote Leave during the referendum.
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