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After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician
The Nigel Farage Reform roadshow pitched up in Kent and rolled out all the hits last week - but what impact can the party have?
Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover
Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.
After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one.
A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.
The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.
A Kent MP who lost his arms and legs in a battle with sepsis has received a rousing standing ovation on his emotional return to the House of Commons.
The government has been urged to do more to clarify arrangements for new post-Brexit border checks in Kent.
As the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, recession and NHS delays, the ‘minister for common sense’ has been busy… banning lanyards.
Eurostar could face new rivals after Eurotunnel said it was prepared to offer £50m to help other operators run trains across Channel.
A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.
Political editor Paul Francis says Natalie Elphicke’s “baffling and futile” defection to Labour is far from the coup Keir Starmer hoped it would be…
The “perplexing” decision to carry out border checks 22 miles inland has caused much political wrangling, writes columnist Paul Francis…
KentOnline’s political editor examines the fall-out of the local elections and what it means for all the major parties.
With a general election looming this year, political editor Paul Francis explores the potential impact of its timing on the Conservatives’ chances.
A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.
There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.
Political editor Paul Francis explores the often misunderstood role of police and crime commissioners ahead of the looming elections.
We’ve been out in one of Kent’s “weathervane” seats to find out why some voters are set to switch allegiances at the general election.
