1967 Anguillian separation referendum

11 July 1967 (1967-07-11)
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 1,813 99.72% No 5 0.28% Valid votes 1,818 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 1,818 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 2,554 71.18%

Politics of Anguilla
Sovereign Charles III Governor Julia Crouch Premier Ellis Webster House of Assembly Speaker Barbara Webster-Bourne Political parties Elections Law
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A referendum on separating from Saint Kitts and Nevis was held in Anguilla on 11 July 1967. ^[1] In February Anguilla had become part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation. ^[1] However, on 30 May the police were expelled and a "Peace Keeping Committee" installed as a government. ^[1] The referendum was approved by 99.72% of voters, and the following day "President" Ronald Webster declared the separation. However, his new government was not recognised by either the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation or the United Kingdom. ^[1]

Results

Aftermath

A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results.

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