1967 Anguillian separation referendum

none 1967 07 11 y Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla 1958 1,813 5 0 2,554 A referendum on separating from Saint Kitts and Nevis was held in Anguilla on 11 July 1967.Anguilla, 11 July 1967: Separation from St Kitts and Nevis; Peace Committee as Government Direct Democracy 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 1813 5 2554 Direct Democracy Aftermath A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results. References Anguilla Category:Referendums in Anguilla Category:1967 in Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla Category:July 1967 in North America