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English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan

Residents of Piddington, an Oxfordshire village, have voted for symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a nearby former military base. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesSep 16, 2026, 4:09 PM
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EuronewsSep 16, 2026, 4:09 PM

English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre plan

Residents of Piddington, an Oxfordshire village, have voted for symbolic independence from the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,000 migrants at a nearby former military base.

The Straits TimesSep 16, 2026, 7:50 AM

English village votes to ‘secede’ from Britain over asylum centre

Around Britain, protests have been staged against the housing of asylum seekers in facilities.

The GuardianSep 16, 2026, 7:52 AM

English village votes to leave UK in protest over migrant housing plan

Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, hold symbolic referendum over plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers nearby Residents of an English village have voted to leave the UK in a symbolic referendum against plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers nearby. The result of the poll in Piddington, Oxfordshire, was announced on Wednesday morning after 312 people voted on Tuesday. A total of 285 people were in favour of independence from the UK while 26 voted against. One ballot was spoiled. Continue reading...

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