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Piddington Town Plans U.S. Move | Salt Lake City News
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A sleepy English town is staging a dramatic protest by planning to declare independence and join the U.S., all to oppose a government plan to house 1,250 male migrants nearby. Residents, comparing their leader to George Washington, are even preparing to deliver their declaration to the U.S. Embassy. While some call the housing plan inhumane and risky, others argue the funds would be better spent speeding up asylum processing. After voting to hold a referendum, the town’s bold move has ignited fierce debate over migration policy and community values.
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