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- Home Office minister Anna Turley defended proposals to house asylum seekers in former military bases, calling them self-contained.
- Turley said the sites would be cheaper than hotels, saving £1 billion.
- Piddington’s unofficial referendum recorded 285 votes for independence with 92% turnout and about 90% support.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch visited Piddington, urging residents to stay.
