Tiny English village votes overwhelmingly to leave U.K. in protest of nearby asylum seeker housing

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Piddington, an English village with only 350 residents, held a symbolic referendum on leaving the United Kingdom due to plans for a nearby military site to house around 1,250 male asylum seekers. The vote resulted in a significant majority of 285 against 26, reflecting strong local opposition despite having no legal impact. With a turnout of 92%, the referendum highlighted the villagers' protest over the housing development.

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On September 15, Piddington, an Oxfordshire village of 350 residents, held a symbolic independence referendum against plans to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at a nearby former Ministry of Defence site. The vote saw 285 people supporting the idea of leaving the UK compared to just 26 opposing it, with a turnout of nearly 92%. The proposal has raised concerns among locals over safety and the impact on their community. In response, the government plans to provide high-visibility vests for migrants walking along roads lacking sidewalks. The village's actions have inspired up to 500 councillors from other British villages to consider holding similar referendums in protest of proposed asylum seeker housing near them.

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Tiny English village votes overwhelmingly to leave U.K. in protest of nearby asylum seeker housing

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