The Latest Breaking News from Piddington

Want independence? Just move to a quaint English village

The right-wing English media is only interested in self-determination when it involves an Oxford suburb

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

‘Battle of Britain’: Piddington goes to the polls in ‘independence’ vote

Residents of Piddington, Oxfordshire, are casting their vote on whether to secede from the United Kingdom in a symbolic ‘referendum’.

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Sarah Pochin goes on furious rant about 'protecting indigenous white women'

REFORM MP Sarah Pochin has gone on a furious rant complaining about how "indigenous white women" need to be "protected" amid an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

Women ‘fear for safety’ over plans to house male asylum seekers at military base

The Government’s proposal to move 1,256 male asylum seekers into an ex-military base near Piddington has sparked anger among many residents.

Evening Standard · Sep 14

Is Piddington the Next Ceuta? Tiny UK Village Fears Being Overwhelmed by 1,256 Male Asylum Seekers

Piddington residents oppose plans for up to 1,256 asylum seekers at a former MOD site in Oxfordshire as the proposal undergoes planning and further assessment.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

133 Women, 1,256 Men: Oxfordshire Village Fears Being Outnumbered by Proposed Home Office Asylum Centre

Women in Piddington, Oxfordshire, have published a video and open letter opposing plans to house up to 1,256 adult male asylum seekers near the village.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Village votes to ‘leave’ UK in protest over asylum seeker housing

The 350 residents of Piddington in Oxfordshire have staged a symbolic referendum to leave the UK over Home Office plans to house 1,250 asylum seekers at nearby Bicester barracks.

The Independent UK · Aug 12

The tiny village of Piddington that could vote to leave the UK

Andy Burnham has previously said that wealthy areas of Britain must ‘play their part’ in housing asylum seekers

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Andy Burnham Tells Wealthy Areas To Take Asylum Seekers After Piddington Backlash

Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes wealthy UK neighbourhoods house asylum seekers, facing criticism and protests from Piddington. The debate highlights social cohesion and misinformation challenges.

International Business Times UK · Aug 12

'More affluent areas' will have to house migrants, PM says as over 900 arrive in small boats in just three days

Andy Burnham was asked about a migrants camp being set up near Piddington, a village in Oxfordshire, which locals fear could overwhelm the hamlet

Evening Standard · Aug 11