Oxfordshire and Reading

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Oxfordshire and Reading is the seat of Conservative Party Leader Sir Boris Johnson. It was considered one of the most safe Conservative Party seats - in spite of a strong left and liberal support in the towns of Oxford and Reading.

2017 Election
The 2017 Election saw the last bastion of the Conservative Party almost fall to the Reform Party. The seat was seen as a prime example of tactical voting as the more liberal and left wing voters moved to Reform, abandoning their traditional parties in the Liberal Democrats and Peace and Solidarity. The Labour Party did not stand also helping Reform. Ultimately the largely rural seat was able to hang on, partially due to Sir Boris Johnson as Party Leader running here bringing attention.