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Britannia Idalia Gumbs (died 2000) was an Anguillan politician. She was the first woman to sit in the Anguilla House of Assembly.
A native of Anguilla, she was named to the Anguilla Council in 1972. In 1976, Gumbs was elected to the Anguilla assembly, serving until 1980. Although a member of the government, Gumbs was opposed to Ronald Webster's dictatorial style of government and, in particular, was opposed to his handing of a land dispute. In 1977, she seconded a motion of no confidence against Webster's government. In the government formed after the motion succeeded, She served on the executive council as Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism. She was a founding member of the Anguilla National Alliance in 1980.
In 2001, Anguilla issued a stamp bearing her image; this was associated with the United Nations Women's Human Rights Campaign.