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

By Ben Quinn Political correspondentSeptember 16, 2026Zimbabwe

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Villagers in Piddington, Oxfordshire, hold symbolic referendum over plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers nearby

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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.

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Length: 90 words · 1 min read
Published: September 16, 2026
Byline: Ben Quinn Political correspondent
Source: The Guardian

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