As someone born and brought up in Abingdon, I'm intimately connected with the historical and cultural fabric of this town. Our heritage is rich, featuring gems like MG Cars and Morland brewery, entities that are not just businesses but parts of our collective identity. Just to exemplify, one of Greene King's best selling beers is named after an MG Car, demonstrating the intertwining of our local industry and identity.

Recently, a proposal to rename the pub 'The Midget', a name that symbolises a classic car built in our town over many years, has come to my attention. It's imperative to state that this name does not in any way symbolise disrespect towards people with dwarfism. In fact, one might ask, do they want the name 'MG Midget' banned too?

Our local customs and traditions, like 'Aunt Sally', a game we play in Oxfordshire, stem from a history that we proudly carry forward. Both 'The Midget' and 'Aunt Sally' are an integral part of our heritage. These are not mere words or titles but symbols of our identity, our history, and our heritage.

It might be argued that names evolve with times, but heritage is not something you can change. Heritage is our past presented to our future. The MG Car company, a significant part of this fabric, and 'The Midget' as a symbol of this legacy, must stay. Let's stand up to preserve our heritage and identity.

Sign the petition to voice your disapproval against the renaming proposal and demonstrate the power of public opinion. Because you can change names, but you cannot change our heritage.