London and the South-East saw torrential rain and thunderstorms during the night. Perhaps this was a portent for the things to come, or perhaps it was a realisation of the tension before the pregnant possibility of the day to come.
Polls are now open, choices are being made. Pencils have been sharpened, and crosses are being scratched onto paper.
The next few hours will decide a serious part of our future. Something that is a huge part of our government system, for business, and for the way we interact with the rest of the world.
Today is the Referendum.
HANSARD 