Referendum on the continuation of the Union, 1946 (Long Live The Republic)

The Referendum on the continuation of the Union was held in the United Republic of Great Britain and Ireland on 15 June 1946 to determine whether the federal republic would continue or if the constituent nations of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales would be granted independence as sovereign states. Despite most polls indicating a victory for a continuation of the union, the results were in favour of dissolving the union. The [United Republic of Great Britain and Ireland (Long Live The Republic)|United Republic of Great Britain and Ireland]] ceased to exist on 1 January 1947.