By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-david-cameron-speaks-to-parliament-about-brexit Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH VIDEO: David Cameron speaks to parliament about Brexit World Jun 27, 2016 10:08 AM EDT In a 9-minute speech to the British parliament, UK Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm jitters over Thursday’s vote to exit the European Union, known as “Brexit.” “It is going to be difficult” he said of Britain’s departure from the EU. But initially, there will be no major changes in how Brits can travel and how goods are moved. “We have today one of the strongest major advanced economies in the world,” he said. “We are well-placed to face the challenges ahead.” Cameron acknowledged that even though he didn’t agree with the vote to leave, “the decision must be accepted and the process of implementing the decision must now begin.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
In a 9-minute speech to the British parliament, UK Prime Minister David Cameron sought to calm jitters over Thursday’s vote to exit the European Union, known as “Brexit.” “It is going to be difficult” he said of Britain’s departure from the EU. But initially, there will be no major changes in how Brits can travel and how goods are moved. “We have today one of the strongest major advanced economies in the world,” he said. “We are well-placed to face the challenges ahead.” Cameron acknowledged that even though he didn’t agree with the vote to leave, “the decision must be accepted and the process of implementing the decision must now begin.” A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now