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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker

Residents of Oxfordshire town vote for symbolic independence amid asylum row

Oxfordshire Home Office
  • Residents of Piddington in Oxfordshire have voted overwhelmingly in favour of symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house asylum seekers at a nearby military site.
  • Out of a nearly 92 per cent turnout, 285 villagers backed the motion while 26 voted against, following Home Office proposals to accommodate up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at MoD Bicester.
  • Although the referendum has no legal standing, villagers are planning to install wireless CCTV cameras and security patrols to address safety concerns.
  • Local MP Calum Miller and Piddington parish council chairman Tim McNally criticised the Home Office proposals, citing concerns over public consultation and security.
  • Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy defended using the Bicester base, stating it is unfair for only poorer communities to house asylum seekers.

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Piddington has voted to leave the UK. What does that actually mean?

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