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flag Farmers protested tax changes in Oxford, blocking the city center; new council introduced congestion charge and restructured roles.

flag In 2025, Oxfordshire saw a farmers’ protest over tax changes, with tractors blocking Oxford’s center. flag Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced regional growth plans, including East West Rail funding and a growth commission. flag The Liberal Democrats won a historic majority in county council elections, while the Greens nearly doubled their seats and Reform UK secured its first seat. flag The Conservatives formed the “Oxfordshire Alliance” with independents, creating a second opposition group. flag The new council scrapped a dedicated SEND cabinet role, sparking criticism, and introduced a temporary £5 congestion charge on six city streets until August 2026 to ease traffic, drawing support from transit advocates but opposition from some businesses and schools.

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