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Farmers protested tax changes in Oxford, blocking the city center; new council introduced congestion charge and restructured roles.
In 2025, Oxfordshire saw a farmers’ protest over tax changes, with tractors blocking Oxford’s center.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced regional growth plans, including East West Rail funding and a growth commission.
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.
The Conservatives formed the “Oxfordshire Alliance” with independents, creating a second opposition group.
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.
Los agricultores protestaron por los cambios de impuestos en Oxford, bloqueando el centro de la ciudad; el nuevo consejo introdujo cargos por congestión y reestructuró las funciones.