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Piddington Votes to Join USA | Portland Maine News
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A tiny English town, Piddington, is staging a dramatic protest by planning a symbolic vote to secede from the U.K. and join the U.S., fueled by opposition to a government plan to house over 1,250 male migrants nearby. Led by council chair Tim McNally—who’s comparing himself to George Washington—the movement aims to deliver their “independence” declaration to the U.S. Embassy if successful. While some on the left join the protest, they argue the housing plan is inhumane and could inflame tensions, urging instead for faster asylum processing. Residents recently voted to even hold the referendum, turning this quirky but serious move into a flashpoint for national debates on immigration and community rights.
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