Piddington residents demand urgent action from Labour after voting to leave UK in symbolic referendum
Andy Burnham scrambling to fill £10bn hole amid 'inevitable' ultimatum
TL;DR
- Piddington residents voted 285-26 in a symbolic referendum to leave the UK.
- The vote is a protest against the government's plan to house 1,256 asylum seekers at the MoD Bicester site.
- Residents expressed concerns about the safety of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children, women, and widows.
- Long-term residents noted the decline of local amenities and the strong community spirit in the village.
- Concerns were raised about the environmental impact on a biodiverse ecosystem at the MoD site, with calls for an environmental impact survey.
- Residents feel their voices have been ignored by the government, which they accuse of pushing through plans using urgent Crown development powers without proper consideration.