1967 Anguillian separation referendum

A referendum on separating from Saint Kitts and Nevis was held in Anguilla on 11 July 1967.

[1] In February Anguilla had become part of the Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla federation.

[1] However, on 30 May the police were expelled and a "Peace Keeping Committee" installed as a government.

[1] 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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