Suffolk village plans referendum on asylum seeker accommodation plans

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:44

Barnham in Suffolk is planning a referendum on proposals to house 1,250 male asylum seekers at a local RAF base.

Residents of the village are organising a non-binding referendum to oppose accommodation plans at RAF Barnham announced in June. The proposal would house 1,250 male asylum seekers at the base, more than tripling the village's population of around 600. Protests have already taken place outside the RAF base.

How it is being reported

• Second English village could vote to leave UK in opposition to asylum seeker plansThe Independent · 21 Sept, 18:53
• Second village set to hold independence vote over Labour plan to move in 'fighting-age' migrants within monthsGB News · 21 Sept, 08:21
• Now Suffolk village considers Piddington-style referendum as local RAF base is earmarked for asylum seekersDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 01:11

In this story: Barnham · Suffolk · RAF Barnham · Piddington

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