GB News Halted for Breaking Migrant Alert
GB News Breakfast interrupted their usual programming to cut live to Piddington. The tiny Oxfordshire village is at the centre of a row over plans to house migrants in the area and the residents have now issued the results of a "referendum" to leave the UK. In a breaking news announcement Alex Armstrong and Ellie Costello went live to the small village as the results came in. It comes as the government announced plans to house up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at a Ministry of Defence site between Piddington and Upper and Lower Arncott.
TL;DR
- Piddington, Oxfordshire, held a referendum on secession from the UK.
- The referendum was a response to government plans to house asylum seekers in the area.
- The results showed 285 'yes' votes, 26 'no' votes, and 1 spoiled ballot.
- The village council framed the vote as a historic act of democracy and self-determination.
- The plan involves housing up to 1,256 male asylum seekers at a Ministry of Defence site.