Oxfordshire Pub Name Change Sparks Local Backlash

Residents rally to preserve The Midget's historical name despite rebranding efforts.

The Midget pub in Abingdon, named after the MG Midget car, faces a renaming controversy after being deemed offensive by some.
A petition led by Dr. Erin Pritchard, who has dwarfism, called for the name change, labeling it as 'disablist hate speech.'
Greene King, the pub's owner, announced plans to rename it to The Roaring Raindrop, referencing another MG car model.
A counter-petition to retain the original name has garnered over 3,000 signatures, surpassing the original petition's support.
Local residents argue the name is part of Abingdon's history and is clearly associated with the MG car, not intended as offensive.