'We are outnumbered!' Piddington resident fears for her safety over 'unfair' plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers
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TL;DR
- Piddington resident Christina expressed fear for women and children's safety with plans to house 1,256 asylum seekers less than a mile away.
- A symbolic 'independence referendum' in Piddington saw 285 out of 350 residents vote to leave the UK.
- Christina described the government's plans as 'unfair' and 'full of holes,' stating the community feels abandoned and unheard.
- Local policing advice for women encountering danger was to 'run and hide,' which Christina stated is difficult in their open village.
- Residents emphasized the significant population imbalance, with asylum seekers outnumbering locals four to one, and women ten to one.
- Christina urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to visit Piddington to understand the community's concerns before proceeding with the plans.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy responded by stating it's fair for communities to express views and for the government to listen, emphasizing the need for all communities to 'do their bit'.