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Converting Piddington MoD base for asylum seekers could cost £250m

  • Posted on September 27, 2026
  • By The Times
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  • 1 min read
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A proposed transformation of Piddington Military Operations Department facility into an asylum seeker accommodation centre faces significant financial hurdles, with conversion expenses estimated at approximately £250 million. This substantial budget requirement intensifies scrutiny on the Home Office's immigration policies, particularly following a local referendum where residents expressed strong opposition through a symbolic vote to withdraw from the United Kingdom, highlighting deep community concerns regarding the relocation initiative.

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Converting Piddington MoD base for asylum seekers could cost £250m
Converting Piddington MoD base for asylum seekers could cost £250m

The estimated cost adds pressure to the Home Office after residents voted to leave the UK in protest over the plans
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