
The proposal to house over 1,000 migrants at a former military base near Piddington, Oxfordshire, has sparked anger and fear among village residents, prompting a symbolic independence referendum.
Senior minister Jonathan Reynolds acknowledges the situation is unpleasant, but considers the military site a more suitable option than housing asylum seekers in hotels.
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The situation highlights the challenges of housing asylum seekers and the concerns of local communities
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