Oxford

: This article is about the city of Oxford in England. See also other meanings, including other cities.

Politics in Oxford

Despite stereotypes of Oxford being a conservative city, there are no Conservatives on the city council. Since the local election in mid-2004, the council has been in minority administration by councillors from the Labour Party, with the Liberal Democrats being the official opposition. At 7 city councillors and 5 county councillors, Oxford is one of the UK cities with highest Green Party representation. The Independent Working Class Association also has councillors, mainly from wards with many housing estates in the southeast, such as Blackbird Leys.

Related Topics:
Conservatives - The local election in mid-2004 - Labour Party - Liberal Democrats - Green Party - Independent Working Class Association - Housing estate

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The two MPs are Andrew Smith from the Oxford East constituency, erstwhile employment minister in the Labour government; and Dr Evan Harris from the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency, sometime Liberal Democrat spokesperson on health. At the 2005 general election, Oxford East became a marginal seat with a Labour majority over the Liberal Democrats of just 963. Oxford West & Abingdon, on the other hand, is a safe Lib Dem seat with Dr Harris enjoying a majority of just under 8,000.

Related Topics:
Andrew Smith - Oxford East - Dr Evan Harris - Oxford West and Abingdon - 2005 general election - Marginal seat

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There is also a large and vibrant alternative political culture mostly situated in East Oxford.

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Some examples are:

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• Oxford BOP Samba
• Oxford Student Activist Network
• Undercurrents
• OCSET
• Campaign to Close Campsfield
• Corporate Watch
• ETC Group
• Oxford Indymedia (Oxford Indymedia)