WE took to the streets of Bournemouth town centre for your thoughts on the result and aftermath of the EU referendum.

This is what residents had to say on the matter following the news that Britain voted to leave the EU and David Cameron's subsequent resignation as Prime Minister.

LEAVE

Connor Oliver, 22, of Bournemouth, said it was 'certainly interesting' that David Cameron had stepped down.

He said: "I was for us to leave so with David Cameron not having those views in the first place I think it's right he stepped down. But the thought of Boris Johnson being Prime Minister and Donald Trump as President - it's a worry. I don't know who I would have to lead."

Trader Chris Lugg, 38, said: "I'm glad we voted to come out although I know my wholesaler has told me my prices are going to go up so it will affect my business but I'm glad we're out.

"The question now is how long will it take to implement controls over the NHS and immigration etc."

Tony Wright, 76, retired from Southbourne, said: "We're going back to what we were. We have got our own sovereignty. I don't think much of [David Cameron] for resigning. He should stay where he is."

Levi Searle, 24, originally from Somerset, works for an independent coffee company. He said he didn't think David Cameron should have resigned.

"It was his choice we had the referendum so he should have got ready for both results," he said.

"Boris Johnson [as leader] would be a laugh. It would be great entertainment value."

REMAIN

Nathan Bentliff, 22, from Charminster, said: "I would prefer not to have taken the economic risk. I think there is a lot wrong with the EU but I don't think that was a reason to leave. I think there is an anti-EU culture in this country which isn't healthy. We shall see what happens."

Helen Tucker, a 27-year-old who works in cosmetics, of Bearwood, said: "It was a last minute decision. My cousin used to live in Germany; there are fair opportunities for our age, far more security. It seemed like too much of a risk otherwise. Now everyone is wondering what's going to happen. I think it's sad about [David Cameron]. It feels a little bit up in the air."

Maxim Wesolowski, 24, of London works in Bournemouth as jewellery retailer. He said: "I voted remain because my mum told me to. Then she got into a big old kerfuffle about it and I did it to keep her happy. It's not the best reason."

Dan Wheatley, 24, a shopworker of Throop, said: "I thought it was a thing that would keep the most opportunities for the young and old and I thought it was going to be the most open and democratic option."

Speaking of David Cameron's resignation, he added: "It's the silver lining on a very cloudy day. Personally I'm not a fan. I think he's contributed to this neo-liberal ideal that has created this intolerance of the working class."