Referendum or popular consultation
1995 Bermudian independence referendum
Bermudians decisively rejected independence, leading to the premier's resignation.
What happened
On 16 August 1995, Bermuda voted 74% against independence, and Premier John Swan resigned.[1]
Sources for this page
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Claim: On 16 August 1995, Bermuda held a referendum on whether to become an independent sovereign state or remain a British Dependent Territory; the result was a decisive rejection of independence, with 74% voting against and 26% in favour on a turnout of just under 59%. Premier John Swan of the United Bermuda Party, who had championed the referendum without a clear constitutional roadmap or unanimous party support, resigned following the result.
- 1995 Bermudian independence referendum (Wikipedia) link, Referendum result and resignation section. Source record