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What happens on polling day?

What happens on polling day?

Not all heroes wear capes. Some have rulers. Or spatulas. Have you ever wondered about how you vote? Not the way you vote, of course, but the mechanics of it. In this latest long read, we demystify some of what goes on in election times, where a crowd of unsung

It's the final countdown:

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 6

The winner of the General Election might be a foregone conclusion, but in Oxfordshire, it’s going down to the wire. Only two of the county’s seats – Oxford East and Oxford West & Abingdon – are (probably) safe. In the other five, from Henley to Banbury and all points in

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 5

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 5

The Clarion hasn’t endorsed an election candidate since 1907 and we’re not planning to start now. We know we have Conservative, Labour, LibDem and Green readers, plus independents of all stripes (albeit not always our biggest fans). Many of you will be voting with your heart for your

Hustings near you

Hustings near you

In date order, our most up-to-date list of hustings. Let us know if we've missed one – we'll keep it updated as we hear more. * Monday 17 June, Didcot [Didcot & Wantage constituency] * Friday 21 June, Abingdon [Oxford West & Abingdon constituency] * Friday 21 June, Charlbury [Banbury

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 4

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 4

This was the week of manifestos. In short order: Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, Reform UK. Best have a coffee handy. Perhaps a flask. And a paper bag to breathe into. National polls have been coming thick and fast this week. Two have now found Reform UK neck-and-neck with,

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 3

Oxfordshire Election Diary: Week 3

The deadline has passed, and we now know who’s standing for election in every seat in Oxfordshire. This is the list you’ll be seeing on ballot papers on 4th July. Oxford East voters have an impressive choice of 12 candidates, only surpassed by Rishi Sunak’s Richmond &

The Equality Act: what do Oxfordshire’s politicians say?

The Equality Act: what do Oxfordshire’s politicians say?

It’s Oxford Pride on Saturday – less than a month before the General Election. And in the national debate, trans rights are front and centre. Front-bench spokespeople including Kemi Badenoch for the Conservatives have been airing their plans in national media. Politico describes the tactic as “culture wars” and an