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The number of racist incidents reported at schools across Kent has been revealed.
Bookies say a Kent MP has a “big shout” of becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.
Speculation is mounting that recently reelected Tom Tugendhat could be poised for a second bite at the Tory leadership contest.
From housing to small boats, our political editor Paul Francis explains what the King’s Speech could mean for our county.
Political editor Paul Francis examines how affiliation with teams or athletes can work in politicians’ favour - and when it can go drastically wrong.
The Conservatives will be taking stock after a battering at the polls - so what now for the slimmed-down party, asks Paul Francis.
The results are in and Labour has made huge gains in the county, but what are the main issues facing the new MPs?
Nigel Farage may have finally found a political berth 90 miles from Kent, but the Reform leader has indisputably had a huge impact closer to home.
Political editor Paul Francis looks at why the Conservatives in Kent have found themselves staring down the barrel of a beating at the ballot box.
A long-standing former MP has revealed she will be starting a new role working for a public relations company.
Despite polls indicating huge victories for Labour, it’s never a good look for politicians to be overly confident about results, writes Paul Francis.
Political editor Paul Francis examines whether a town that has voted Conservative for more than 40 years could be persuaded to change allegiances.
First the D-Day debacle and now a betting scandal - political editor Paul Francis looks at a Conservative election campaign plagued with setbacks.
It’s wrong for political candidates to evade scrutiny and accountability at hustings debates without good reason, says political editor Paul Francis…
The Reform UK party in Kent has downplayed the prospects of it winning seats in the county despite a new opinion poll putting it ahead of the Tories.
Political editor Paul Francis gives his analysis of Labour’s general election manifesto, which he says was more cautious than groundbreaking.
We speak to Gordon Henderson about what the future holds as he steps away from life in Westminster.
Political editor Paul Francis says the Conservative manifesto had a sense of déjà vu, notably on pledges focussed on immigration and asylum-seekers.
Just who was advising Rishi Sunak when he ducked out of D-Day commemorations early to do an election interview, asks political editor Paul Francis.
Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.