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| Tories lose control of Oxfordshire County Council | |
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| The Conservatives have failed to retain control of Oxfordshire County Council in the local elections. | The Conservatives have failed to retain control of Oxfordshire County Council in the local elections. |
| The party was one seat short of a majority on the authority after gains by Labour, Liberal Democrats and independents. | The party was one seat short of a majority on the authority after gains by Labour, Liberal Democrats and independents. |
| With all results in, the Tories remain the largest party with 31 seats. They previously held 52. | |
| Labour won 15 seats and the Liberal Democrats 11. Independents won four and the Greens held their two seats. | Labour won 15 seats and the Liberal Democrats 11. Independents won four and the Greens held their two seats. |
| UKIP failed to win in any Oxfordshire wards. | UKIP failed to win in any Oxfordshire wards. |
| Labour took three seats in Banbury, with a candidate from its sister group Labour and Co-operative taking the fourth seat in the town. The Conservatives previously held all four. | Labour took three seats in Banbury, with a candidate from its sister group Labour and Co-operative taking the fourth seat in the town. The Conservatives previously held all four. |
| In Prime Minister David Cameron's constituency, the new Witney South and Central ward was won by the Labour and Co-operative candidate. | In Prime Minister David Cameron's constituency, the new Witney South and Central ward was won by the Labour and Co-operative candidate. |
| The Tories who won both the former Witney East and West wards in 2009, won the new Witney West and Bampton, and Witney North and East wards. | The Tories who won both the former Witney East and West wards in 2009, won the new Witney West and Bampton, and Witney North and East wards. |
| Conservative leader Ian Hudspeth said he was "disappointed" and would look at the options for a coalition administration. | |
| "I expect there will be a lot of phone calls over the course of the weekend, | |
| "People wanted a protest vote and we've seen the result nationally. We have to live with that and make sure we put the Conservative manifesto across," he said. | |
| 'Ruled the roost' | |
| Liberal Democrat Zoe Patrick said: "For too long the Conservatives have ruled the roost, meaning that many people haven't had a voice. Others will now have a chance to hold them to account." | |
| Liz Brighouse, Labour group leader, said: "It's a really good result for us, we've taken seats across the county. | |
| "We welcome the fact UKIP haven't won any seats as they are a party of protest." | |
| Boundary changes mean the number of county councillors is being cut from 74 to 63. | Boundary changes mean the number of county councillors is being cut from 74 to 63. |
| Turnout was 31.87%. | Turnout was 31.87%. |
| In a local referendum also held on Thursday, residents of Thame voted to adopt the town council's plan for future development. | In a local referendum also held on Thursday, residents of Thame voted to adopt the town council's plan for future development. |
| Turnout was just under 40% with 2,779 voting in favour and 855 against. | Turnout was just under 40% with 2,779 voting in favour and 855 against. |