Brexit poll: 61% of loveMONEY readers think they'll be poorer after referendum result

Almost two-thirds believe they'll be worse off as a result of the vote to leave the EU, according to our latest poll.

An astonishing 61% of loveMONEY readers feel they’ll be financially worse off now that we’ve voted to leave the EU, while a similar number believe we're headed for a recession.

This comes as Chancellor George Osborne warned the country is “going to be poorer” as a result of the vote.

Speaking on BBC Radio, he added: “We are in a prolonged period of economic adjustment in the UK, we are adjusting to life outside the EU and it will not be as economically rosy as life inside the EU.”

Your views on what lies ahead

Following last Thursday's (June 23) landmark vote, which has caused massive stock market volatility and seen the Prime Minister step down, we've been gauging how you’re feeling about your finances – and the economy in general.

Of the 2,900 responses we had to our first poll, a clear majority (61%) feel their finances are about to take a knock.

Just under one in five (17%) have a more optimistic view of the vote, saying they expect to be better off. A slightly larger group (22%) believe their money won't be affected either way.

Take a look at the full results in the image below.

In a separate poll, we asked whether you thought the vote to leave will drag the UK into a recession.

Of the 1,930 who responded, again 61% have a gloomy outlook, while just under four in 10 (39%) believe our economy will not shrink as a result.

What to do now we've voted to leave

Whether you've taken a positive or negative view on what lies ahead long term, you need to consider what it means for your money in the short term.

From savings to mortgages, have a read of our guide to what you should and shouldn’t do with your money right now.

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