And by my country I mean Britain. We managed to have a debate, and a referendum, over something that in other places would have involved bullets, killings and centuries of hate and rage. We've shown the world how 'grown-ups' settle their problems: with words, respect for one another and humour.

Things will have to change, I think that we all know that. But today just be incredably proud that we live in a country where fairness, tolerance and fellow-feeling are the norm ratrher than something to be aspired to.

Well done us!