1969 Anguillian constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Anguilla on 6 February 1969.

[1] Following the 1967 uprising on the island, which had seen the local police force expelled, a referendum on separation was held.

[1] A republican constitution was put forward and approved by 99.71% of voters.

[1] After the referendum, British troops occupied the island on 19 March.

[1] Webster later proposed a referendum with three options; independence, association with the UK or remaining in the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation.