THE Liberal Democrats have recorded 'sensational' results as they gained eight seats to elect their largest ever group to Oxfordshire County Council.

Layla Moran, MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has said she is 'delighted' by her party's success and that they show a 'ringing endorsement of the hard work in communities across the county'.

The election results even saw Tory councillor Ian Hudspeth, who had served as leader of Oxfordshire County Council since 2012 and was councillor for Woodstock, lose his seat.

The Lib Dems won 21 seats, which puts them in a strong position ahead of the next general election.

Ms Moran said it is 'clear that only the Liberal Democrats can beat the Tories across Oxfordshire and elect stronger voices for our communities'.

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Speaking after the count, the MP commented: "The Liberal Democrats have made impressive gains in Oxfordshire against the Conservatives.

"By backing the Lib Dems across Oxfordshire, residents have voted for a greener, fairer and more caring county led by a council that listens.

"The Conservatives' lack of transparency in running the council, together with their failure to put our planet, young people and investment in health and social care first, means they have lost seats today.

"Going into the next general election, it is clear that only the Liberal Democrats can beat them across Oxfordshire and elect stronger voices for our communities.

"Across our region, these results show that the Liberal Democrats are the real opposition to Conservatives who have taken our communities for granted for too long.

"The people of Oxfordshire have voted for a change, and I’d like to congratulate everyone who was elected today."

The MP also congratulated the Green Party for the 'impressive' gains and thanked them for continuing to work with the Lib Dems.

The party walked away with three votes.