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- Piddington parish council voted to seek joining the United States after the UK announced an asylum-seeker centre.
- The council drafted a letter and dossier to President Donald Trump framing the move as a security-driven bid.
- The symbolic referendum recorded 91.8% turnout, with 285 votes for independence, 26 against and one spoiled ballot.
- Home Office said the plan saves £1 billion and will house asylum seekers in former military sites.
- Councilor Susannah Parden warned the centre next to the playing field threatens women’s and children’s safety.