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They call me the Count because I really love to count.... ha ha ha ha! We are not (quite) delirious with election fever. But the campaign is entering its closing stages. Soon, it’s all over… bar the counting. If Britain is a beacon for democracy, and the UK parliament

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

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

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

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

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,