1967 Anguillian separation referendum

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]

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

Results
ChoiceVotes%
For1,81399.72
Against50.28
Total1,818100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,554–
Source: Direct Democracy

Aftermath

A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results.

References
  1. Anguilla, 11 July 1967: Separation from St Kitts and Nevis; Peace Committee as Government Direct Democracy
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