Unease in ‘newly independent’ Piddington as world media and Danny Tommo descend
Summary
The village of Piddington in Oxfordshire voted to become independent from the UK, partly to oppose the government’s plan to house 1,250 asylum seekers nearby. The village named the newt as its national animal and is facing tension after an anti-migrant group leader arrived offering support to block the asylum seeker centre.Key Facts
- Piddington villagers voted 285 to 26 to leave the UK and form an independent principality.
- The village chose the newt as its national animal, hoping this endangered species might stop asylum seeker housing plans.
- Residents are considering a new flag and debating whether cricket or football should be the national sport.
- Daniel Thomas, known as Danny Tommo, leads an anti-migrant group called Patriot Platform and offered to protect the village if the asylum centre opens.
- Chef Rachel Marsh, a local resident for 20 years, faced online racist threats after expressing concern about fear being used to rally locals.
- The UK government plans to house 1,250 asylum seekers in a former military base near Piddington.
- Some villagers oppose the housing plan due to environmental concerns and attitudes toward immigration.
- Journalists from several countries came to Piddington to report on the unusual independence move.
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