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Welcome to the latest newsletter everyone. You can find out what has been taking place across the county in the world of politics with our stories from the week below.

Unsuccessful Lib Dem candidate calls election a 'scam'

The Liberal Democrat Police and Crime Commissioner candidate Tim Bearder has claimed the election was a scam after he lost out to Conservative Matthew Barber.

Negotiations underway over who will take control of Cherwell District Council

Leadership uncertain as negotiations underway for control of council after elections

Less than a week after the local election results, discussions are underway over who will take control of Cherwell District Council.

Oxford medical student Anna Serafeimidou is one of the students calling for action.

Hundreds camp out for Palestine, as academics support student protest

Tents scattered across the lawn of Oxford's Pitt River Museum are the culmination of what activists have said has been months of talks with Oxford University.

Oxford City Council and inset Susan Brown

Council leaders to 'continue hard work' despite 'disappointing' election

“WE have more work to do but we will continue to listen to residents,” said the leader of Oxford City Council following the local elections.

Journalist shunned from protest says he dislikes 'mess it made' of lawn

Journalist Peter Hitchens has said he is opposed to bombardment of Gaza and worried about the lawn mess after being shunned from Gaza camps in Oxford.

Anna Railton and Dr Chris Smowton share a moment together at Oxford Town Hall.

Cross-party antics: The best photos from Oxford's 2024 Local Election

The best photos from the 2024 Oxford City Council Local Elections.

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