Anguilla flagPolitics & Government Guide

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Anguilla

Anguilla operates as a parliamentary democracy and self-governing British overseas territory with Charles III as monarch and Cora Richardson-Hodge as Premier since February 2025 leading the Anguilla United Front government. The unicameral House of Assembly holds legislative power, while recent budgets emphasize public safety, sustainable energy, and economic resilience.

Government Type

Parliamentary representative democratic dependency

Legal System

Common law based on English law

Head of State

Monarch Charles III(since 2022)

Head of Government

Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge(Anguilla United Front)since 2025

Legislature

Type:unicameral
Lower House:House of Assembly (13 seats)

Major Political Parties

Anguilla United Front(AUF)

Centre-left

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage from age 18 for British Dependent Territories citizens resident in Anguilla

Recent Developments

  • 2024 budget allocates resources to enhance Royal Anguilla Police Force capabilities against gun violence
  • 2024 budget priorities include affordable alternative energy sources and food security through blue and green economy investments
  • Cora Richardson-Hodge became Premier on 27 February 2025
Voting Age18
SuffrageUniversal
Constitution1982