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Can villages really secede?

Villages like Barnham can hold local referendums, but these are advisory and don't force central government action. While residents can vote to 'secede', it's a symbolic gesture rather than a legal mechanism to leave the UK, as national sovereignty rests with Parliament. This means Barnham's vote, if it happens, won't directly stop the asylum camp.

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