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Polls show the Reform Party is growing in support in most Kent seats – and its leader says: “People are not laughing at us now.”
The Prime Minister’s job could be on the line after a backbench revolt on Rwanda, with three Kent MPs among those to rebel against the government.
Rishi Sunak will have to pull out all the stops to avoid a battering at the election if the latest polls are anything to go by, writes Paul Francis.
The Tories will be breathing a sigh of relief that a drop in small boat crossings appears to show its tough stance is working, writes Paul Francis.
With the Tories in turmoil and Labour on the charge, we look back at the biggest political stories of the year.
The government’s pledge to increase council budgets will undoubtedly take the pressure off – but cuts will still need to be made, writes Paul Francis.
The Prime Minister faces a crucial vote tonight on his controversial plan to process asylum seekers in Rwanda – and has the support of most Kent MPs.
Rishi Sunak faces a tough week, with division over his controversial Rwanda plan coinciding with questions over his pandemic Eat Out initiative.
Two sites in Kent are set to become permanent facilities for processing asylum seekers as part of £700m plans to manage the small boats crisis.
Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?
As we get ready to watch Nigel Farage face some creepy crawlies, we take a look at the other politicians who have appeared on I’m a Celeb.
A Kent MP says it’s time to find another solution to deal with asylum seekers after the Rwanda deal was ruled unlawful by Supreme Court judges.
The election clock is ticking – but political editor Paul Francis questions whether the Tories have left it too late to halt their slide in the polls.
Our political editor looks at the battle brewing as opposition parties prepare a bid to oust the Conservatives from one of their safest seats.
The government has flatly denied reports that it is preparing to expand a Kent holding centre for asylum seekers.
Investment from a rival rail company in cross-Channel services could put extra pressure on Eurostar to return to Kent, an MP says.
Housing development and protecting Kent’s ‘Garden of England’ are emerging as key electoral issues – but where do the political parties stand?
The Labour leader laid down his vision at conference today having been disrupted by a protestor.
The government has identified other road schemes that could be in line for a share of the money being saved by scrapping HS2.
Talks over a devolution deal for Kent have hit an early stumbling block as the government has signalled it favours an elected mayor for the county.
