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.][
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Results
Aftermath
A related referendum was held in 1969 with similar results.
References
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Referendums in Anguilla
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July 1967 events in North America