Politicians across Oxfordshire have expressed their dismay at Donald Trump being elected President of the United States with one describing it as “a dark, dark day”. 

Mr Trump's victory was confirmed on Wednesday morning as a win in Wisconsin tipped him over the 270 electoral votes needed to defeat Democrat Kamala Harris.

The Republican 78-year-old declared he had won a “magnificent victory for the American people”.

But there have been mixed reactions in Oxfordshire as politicians share their thoughts on the news. 

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Olly Glover, Liberal Democrat MP for Didcot and Wantage, told the Oxford Mail: "It will come as no surprises that as a Liberal Democrat, the US election result is not the one I would have preferred.

"But it is important that we work with and alongside incoming President Trump.

"At the same time, more than ever we will need to fight for human rights, rule of law, climate action, equality, democracy and security and strengthen our relationship with Europe, given the USA is likely to become even more inward-looking."

Charlie Maynard, Liberal Democrat MP for Witney, agreed with the sentiment of Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey who publicly described it as a "dark, dark day for people around the globe". 

Mr Maynard said: "A dark day indeed. The UK needs to step up and work with other countries to achieve its goals.

"To do that well, we need to fix our economy and fix our relationship with Europe."

Liberal Democrat MP for Bicester and Woodstock Calum Miller, said: "A Trump victory is a strategic challenge for the UK.

"We must redouble our commitment to allies with whom we have trusted relationships in security, climate and trade.

"And we must recommit to those we have promised to support in their fights for freedom and human rights."

Prior to the results being announced, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Layla Moran, publicly stated: "Votes not yet all in but looks like hate is winning.

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"The implications for security across the globe cannot be underestimated. Ukraine. Middle East. China.

"The UK will need to revaluate its geopolitical centre of gravity."

Donald Trump has become the 47th president of the USDonald Trump has become the 47th president of the US (Image: (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP) Sean Woodcock, Labour MP for Banbury, did not share his thoughts on the win or respond to the Oxford Mail's request for comment, however he did repost a number of posts congratulating Mr Trump on his win. 

Anneliese Dodds, Labour MP for Oxford East, has also been contacted for comment. 

Liam Walker, Conservative county, West Oxford District councillor and shadow member for transport management said in a post on X that Trump's win is "quite the comeback".

"Congratulations to Donald Trump who has been elected as the 47th President of the United States," he said. 

"The American people have overwhelmingly spoken in an historic election win. Quite the comeback."

Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Mr Trump on his "historic election victory".

The Prime Minister said: “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise.

“From growth and security to innovation and tech, I know that the UK-US special relationship will continue to prosper on both sides of the Atlantic for years to come.”

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