1967 Anguillian separation referendum

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%

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.

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.