Newcastle and Sunderland are known for declaring their election results early on election night. Therefore, they frequently give the first indication of nationwide trends. An example of this was at the 2016 European Union referendum. Newcastle was the first large city to declare, and 50.6% of voters voted to Remain; this proportion was far lower than predicted by experts. Sunderland declared soon after and gave a 62% vote to Leave, much higher than expected. These two results were seen as an early sign that the United Kingdom had voted to Leave.
Newcastle and Sunderland are known for declaring their election results early on election night Therefore they frequently give the first indication of nationwide trends An example of this was at the 2016 European Union referendum Newcastle was the first large city to declare and 506% of voters voted to Remain; this proportion was far lower than predicted by experts Sunderland declared soon after and gave a 62% vote to Leave much higher than expected These two results were seen as an early sign that the United Kingdom had voted to Leave