1967 Anguillian separation referendum|
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|
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% |
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A referendum on separating from Saint Kitts and Nevis was held in Anguilla on 11 July 1967. In February Anguilla had become part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation. However, on 30 May the police were expelled and a "Peace Keeping Committee" installed as a government. 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.
