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Piddington’s Bold Move to Join U.S. | Dayton News
A tiny English town is staging a dramatic symbolic rebellion—voting to “declare independence” and join the U.S. instead of accepting a controversial migrant housing plan. Frustrated by a proposal to house over 1,200 asylum seekers near their homes, residents are turning to radical symbolism, even comparing their leader to George Washington. While some see it as a bold protest against government overreach, others warn it could deepen divisions and distract from urgent reforms to the asylum system. The town’s upcoming referendum could spark a national conversation about local autonomy, housing…
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