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A sleepy English village of just 350 people is sparking national debate by voting to pursue independence from the UK, fueled by outrage over plans to house 1,250 asylum seekers in a nearby military depot — a move that would nearly quadruple their population. After petitions and protests fell on deaf ears, residents held a symbolic July 4th referendum, with 178 voting yes, 7 no, and one person cheekily suggesting a barn dance instead. Though legally meaningless, the vote has ignited momentum, with free legal help already pouring in from across the UK and beyond. Concerns over safety, infrastructure, and the government’s vetting process are mounting, turning this tiny village into a flashpoint for Britain’s wider immigration crisis.

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