The newly elected JCR President of Magdalene College, Andrew Webster, has announced his resignation after controversy arose over the election of other JCR positions.

Webster was accused of trying to manipulate the outcome of the election, after it emerged that he sent a private email stating the candidates he wished to see elected, which was then leaked around the College. Webster asked his friend to “talk to your people and propose the following motions”.

Jo Hyland, the returning officer, said that Webster clearly intended for the list to be circulated, in order to influence votes.

Hyland also stated the JCR Committee’s disagreement with Webster’s actions, which she described as “an abuse of his position”.

In an apology letter sent to students, Webster said: “I feel as though I have been cornered into a position where I have been left with no other option but to resign as president elect in order to preserve the reputation of the JCR and the college.

“I wish therefore to do this with immediate effect, despite feeling that my actions are not the sole factor in this decision”.