NewzThe English village of Piddington is planning a symbolic referendum to secede and declare independence from the United Kingdom. The protest vote is being organized in direct opposition to government plans to house asylum seekers at a disused military barracks located near the community.
The proposed housing site utilizes former military infrastructure to accommodate individuals seeking asylum in the U.K., a move that has sparked local backlash leading to the planned symbolic independence vote.
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