1967 Anguillian separation referendum|
|
|
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%
| |
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
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|
| For | 1,813 | 99.72 |
| Against | 5 | 0.28 |
| Total | 1,818 | 100.00 |
|
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,554 | – |
|---|
| Source: Direct Democracy |
Aftermath
A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results.
References