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Principality of Piddington

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Sarnia Wed 16-Sept-26 13:19:22

No surprise that their symbolic referendum returned a vote to leave the UK. It won't make one jot of difference but it doesn't hurt to let AB know how strongly some people feel about the imminent arrival of 1,500 migrants on the doorstep of a village with 350 inhabitants.
AB has said there needs to be fairness in where these migrants are housed and says the boat arrivals are at a 7 year low. Boy, is he missing the point. Reduced boat arrivals or not, what many people are appalled at is the length of time it takes to vet those already here and the areas chosen for them to live while they wait are often inappropriate.
I really feel for the Piddington residents, especially women and young girls.

Oreo Sat 19-Sept-26 13:34:02

If it’s true of course

Graphite Sat 19-Sept-26 13:26:03

Doxing as defined by the CPS involves the malicious publication of personal identifying information, such as home addresses, with the intent to harass, silence, or threaten individuals.

Protection from Harassment Act 1997 : If doxing leads to targeted harassment, stalking, or alarm and distress, offenders can be prosecuted. Penalties range up to 6 months to 5 years in prison and/or unlimited fines, depending on whether the charge involves simple harassment or putting a victim in fear of violence.

Police need to be arresting the Pink Ladies who have been harassing this woman at her home and online.

Galaxy Sat 19-Sept-26 13:20:28

Oh excellent Piddington is now far right, that didnt take long.

Maremia Sat 19-Sept-26 13:16:58

Those Pink Ladies, didn't their 'Leader' do time for child abuse?

Graphite Sat 19-Sept-26 13:14:39

Someone should be having a chat with Piddington parish councillor (since January 2026) Joe Marshall. His date of birth in Companies House records is 2000 so he’s all of 26.

He says following the “referendum”: Ultimately we’re not going to be culturally any different from Britain.

Perhaps someone should explain to him that Britain has long been multi-cultural.

He also said a meeting was being held with the far-right group Patriot Platform so we can open a dialogue.

About what? Nobody should be entering into a dialogue with these thugs.

If he’s an incomer, perhaps he doesn’t know that in 2007, MOD Bicester Garrison had 2,600 personnel of whom 1100 were military staff and 1500 civilians. They will have been free to come and go. There is still an active military presence on the site albeit smaller.

Next door is HMP Bullingdon which houses over 1,000 male prisoners. They are confined of course, but there will be prison visitors and other people who service the prison coming and going on a regular basis.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/19/unease-in-newly-independent-piddington-as-world-media-and-danny-tommo-descend

Cossy Sat 19-Sept-26 12:09:24

Oh dear! Empathy I felt for Piddington is slowly decreasing.

The Pink Ladies showed up in the village.

One of the villagers, who was very angry at another villager, a woman originally from NZ, married to a Caribbean, who has lived in this village for 20 years and spoke out against support for their recent referendum, so said villager gave out both her name and address to the Pink Ladies, who immediately shared it on social media.

This isn’t free speech, nor is it democracy.

In addition, the vile Danny Tommo is also planning a visit. Now this poor woman doesn’t feel safe in her own home, fears for her husband and children.

Maremia Sat 19-Sept-26 10:30:22

Oreo, not if Reform gets their way.

What about those masked men, of fighting age, some of whom are convicted criminals, invading areas with immigration facilities.
What about preventing the RNLI form operating.
At least doxxing is about to become illegal.

Oreo Sat 19-Sept-26 09:24:02

Maremia

Galaxy, not 'kindness', but 'legality' is what we should give asylum seekers.

And they get legality here.

Oreo Sat 19-Sept-26 09:23:18

Cossy

Oreo I think it would be slighter fairer to say that leaders and governments of certain countries certainly should be criticised, faith or no faith, not necessarily the those living in those countries facing atrocities.

Unless…the majority of those living in that country support the views of the government there or the leaders.
But actually you know, we are free to criticise who we like on this forum.

Maremia Sat 19-Sept-26 07:55:10

Galaxy, not 'kindness', but 'legality' is what we should give asylum seekers.

Maremia Sat 19-Sept-26 07:36:17

Yes Cossy, the Leaders of countries suffering under repressive regimes deserve our condemnation, not the citizens who are suffering.

Meandrogrog Sat 19-Sept-26 04:13:13

Cossy

TheatreLover

A woman, Rachel, who has lived in Piddington for 20 years, was interviewed on News Night on Tuesday, and LBC yesterday. She is married to an Afro-Caribbean man, has two mixed race children, and her family has never received any racism during that time.

Rachel said that the direction of the campaign had become increasingly engaged with far right figures and rhetoric. It seems that one of the organisers of the campaign had approached Elon Musk and Donald Trump for help. Rachel initially thought this was a joke, but it became apparent that the campaigner had indeed approached Musk and Trump.

Rachel said that representatives of Reform had made their presence known in Piddington, and who, in Rachel's opinion, were using the village to further their own gains.

Unfortunately, this has led on to far right figures, such as Danny (Tommo) Thomas, to feel that they are welcome in Piddington, and also surrounding villages, where anti-immigration fears seem to be much focus of attention at the moment.

What Rachel said in her interviews seemed to be authentic and, if so, it would appear that Piddington's campaign was not, as claimed, apolitical.

I find this shocking, but not at all surprising.

The people of Piddington did/do have legitimate concerns, but they are very naive if they don’t see how they’ve be “played” or “used” by Farage and his ilk.

We are all ‘played’ by politicians of all ilks.

I have looked up the Essex lorry deaths and those responsible, ie the people smugglers, were all prosecuted as you stated but what point are you trying to make about this please in relation to the original post?

JenniRen Fri 18-Sept-26 20:28:16

Yes.

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 20:25:24

Oreo I think it would be slighter fairer to say that leaders and governments of certain countries certainly should be criticised, faith or no faith, not necessarily the those living in those countries facing atrocities.

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 20:21:43

Also have to point out, that I do not think those people who disagree with me are “disgusting” or “deplorable”, it’s just their opinions I was criticising.

Oreo Fri 18-Sept-26 18:55:23

JenniRen

sundowngirl

From what I understand the word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which shares the same linguistic origin as salaam, meaning peace.

Perhaps that is why Yanda mentioned that Islam is called a religion of peace. She also quite rightly pointed out that many of the countries are war-torn countries.

Is freedom of speech not allowed on here?

Islam has different branches.

Just because we might know people who are Muslims, our colleagues, our friends, in some cases our relatives, does not mean that the Islamic rulers in some countries are not hardline, misogynistic and also repressive against those of a different branch of Islam.

There was a report on the news yesterday of babies and children who are dying of malnutrition in Afghanistan; the women are not allowed to work and there is not enough money to feed families.

The pictures were pitiful.

Well said JenniRen
We should be able to criticise certain Muslim countries or countries that are any faith or none.

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 18:40:34

I can only apologise, if I misunderstand, the post as a criticism of Muslims.

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 18:39:40

Honestly, if I spoke of Christianity in the same vein, then many of you would jump down my throat.

I’m not a great believer in “prescribed” religion of all types, despite being “christened” we chose not to christen our babies, on the basis that they could decide when adults.

Oldnproud Fri 18-Sept-26 18:18:02

Meandrogrog

sundowngirl

From what I understand the word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which shares the same linguistic origin as salaam, meaning peace.

Perhaps that is why Yanda mentioned that Islam is called a religion of peace. She also quite rightly pointed out that many of the countries are war-torn countries.

Is freedom of speech not allowed on here?

Freedom of speech is only allowed if you agree with the lefties, otherwise you get called disgusting!

But surely being able to say that you think someone's opinion is disgsting is a perfect example of freedom of speech in action, whatever the political stance of either party!

Meandrogrog Fri 18-Sept-26 17:20:44

sundowngirl

From what I understand the word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which shares the same linguistic origin as salaam, meaning peace.

Perhaps that is why Yanda mentioned that Islam is called a religion of peace. She also quite rightly pointed out that many of the countries are war-torn countries.

Is freedom of speech not allowed on here?

Freedom of speech is only allowed if you agree with the lefties, otherwise you get called disgusting!

JenniRen Fri 18-Sept-26 17:12:01

sundowngirl

From what I understand the word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which shares the same linguistic origin as salaam, meaning peace.

Perhaps that is why Yanda mentioned that Islam is called a religion of peace. She also quite rightly pointed out that many of the countries are war-torn countries.

Is freedom of speech not allowed on here?

Islam has different branches.

Just because we might know people who are Muslims, our colleagues, our friends, in some cases our relatives, does not mean that the Islamic rulers in some countries are not hardline, misogynistic and also repressive against those of a different branch of Islam.

There was a report on the news yesterday of babies and children who are dying of malnutrition in Afghanistan; the women are not allowed to work and there is not enough money to feed families.

The pictures were pitiful.

sundowngirl Fri 18-Sept-26 15:22:33

From what I understand the word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root s-l-m, which shares the same linguistic origin as salaam, meaning peace.

Perhaps that is why Yanda mentioned that Islam is called a religion of peace. She also quite rightly pointed out that many of the countries are war-torn countries.

Is freedom of speech not allowed on here?

yanda Fri 18-Sept-26 12:19:08

It wasn't a slur on Muslim people it's their religion I have a problem with. Are people not allowed to criticise a religion anymore or do we have to just accept it's teachings like the oppressed women of Afghanistan. I'm not a lover of organised religion and think people should have a choice to be religious or not and not be forced into it at birth. I should be able to criticise a religion without being insulted on a forum.

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 10:40:28

yanda

I was referring to the countries mentioned in Cossy's post which are mainly Muslim countries are they not! Russia wasn't mentioned...so what is untrue about my post? Yes I know all about WW2.

What is untrue, unfair and simply pure discrimination, is your slur on Muslims.

Frankly, I find it deplorable and disgusting.

I have worked with, beside and for many Muslims. The Civil Service employs many, so do many large banks, I worked for both.

Sorry, but I find that slur against Muslims quite disgusting, it says far more about you than it does about Muslims.

We probably have Muslims on this very site.

If you don’t understand the mention of both Putin and Trump and the inference of Hitler, then that’s hardly Fallingstar’s fault. thanks

Would you like me to explain…

Cossy Fri 18-Sept-26 10:34:21

Grantanow

Maybe Harry will offer to be their Prince...

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