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9 October 2026

A Rural Village Voted to Leave the U.K., Stirring Britain’s Migration Debate

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A Rural Village Voted to Leave the U.K., Stirring Britain’s Migration Debate

A plan to house 1,250 asylum seekers on the outskirts of Piddington prompted a symbolic independence vote, highlighting a growing dilemma for the government.

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