Brexit supporters are celebrating 'Independence Day' after Britain votes to leave the EU

Brexit supporters are waking up to the news they've been dreaming of Britain has voted to leave the European Union.

The celebrations are kicking off online with people referring to the day of this historic result as Independence Day.

Huge congratulations on our Independence Day!!! A superb result for the UK

— Andrea Leadsom (@andrealeadsom) June 24, 2016