The world was shocked when the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union last week. The outcome of the referendum caused ructions on global stock markets, and a seismic shift in British politics, with the Prime Minister forced to step down, and the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn facing a revolt from his own MPs. But what does it mean for New Zealand? Here's our political editor, Jane Patterson.
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