Difference between revisions of "1975 European Economic Community Membership Referendum"

Latest revision as of 20:00, 14 October 2016

In 1975 there was a referendum which asked "Should Britain remain part of the European Economic Community?" (the forerunner of the European Union).

Significantly, Shetland and the Western Isles were the only two county areas in the United Kingdom which voted against joining the European Organisation.

Shetland Result

Turnout: 47.1%

Option	Votes	Percentage?	Result?
No	3631	56.3%
Yes	2815	43.7%

See also

• 2016 European Union Membership Referendum