English village holds symbolic vote to leave UK

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What happened

A village in Oxfordshire has held a symbolic referendum to leave the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base.

Key facts

  • A village in Oxfordshire has held a symbolic referendum to leave the United Kingdom in protest against government plans to house up to 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearby military base.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:17:08 UTC.

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