Oxfordshire faces pothole crisis amid political blame over road repairs ahead of National Pothole Day.

Potholes have fueled political debate in Oxfordshire ahead of National Pothole Day, with Labour accusing the council of slow repairs, while Liberal Democrat officials blame falling central funding. The UK government rated Oxfordshire’s roads as 'amber' for moderate condition, though the council scored 'green' on spending and 'high amber' on repair efficiency. MPs urged better local management, while Conservative leader Liam Walker called for a pothole emergency over 600,000 breakdowns last year. The council says it’s improving services despite budget cuts and is reviewing the government’s assessment. All parties agree road conditions are a pressing issue but disagree on responsibility and solutions.