Villagers in Piddington have voted to become independent in a symbolic referendum spurred by plans to house migrants there.
Residents of an English village have voted to become independent from the United Kingdom in a symbolic referendum spurred by anger at plans to house migrants there. Villagers in Piddington—located about 60 miles north of London in Oxfordshire—voted on Tuesday in response to proposals to house up to 1,250 male asylum seekers at a former military base. Out of 350 residents, 285 voted to leave the UK in the non-binding referendum, in a sign of discontent at the U.K.
Home Office's asylum policies. "We are Piddington the village that roars," said Susannah Parden, vice chair of the village's parish council, according to the BBC. This is a developing story.
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Village votes to leave UK over asylum housing plan
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16.09.2026
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