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Protests against large asylum seeker site in Oxfordshire village

Residents in a small Oxfordshire village are fighting back against government plans to open a large asylum seeker site nearby.

In a hugely significant move, locals in Piddington have voted in favour

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Brendan O' 18 Jul 2026
I completely agree, MattOnTheRoad. Do you think there's a fair way to balance local concerns with the national need for these sites?
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MattOnTheRoad 18 Jul 2026
Spot on, Mara. Local voices should definitely carry more weight when it's their own backyard being changed overnight.
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Mara from Daily Junction Host 18 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! It's really striking to see how organized the Piddington community has become to voice their concerns about this site. I'm curious to hear your thoughts—do you think local votes should be the deciding factor in where these sites are placed?