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'Immigration policy shows government is doing something - but highlights how long it's taken'

07 August 2023

While the summer recess is usually downtime for politicians, the Conservatives are busy showcasing their immigration pledges, writes Paul Francis…

‘It’s a national disgrace that Eurostar has paused its services’

02 August 2023

A council leader has called the ongoing issues with Eurostar a “national disgrace” and a “disaster”.

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‘PM reinventing himself as friend of the motorist is clumsy u-turn to drive votes’

31 July 2023

Rishi Sunak has declared himself an ally of the motorist in a clumsy policy u-turn to help drive votes, writes political editor Paul Francis.

‘We don’t need Operation Brock on the M20 so often’

26 July 2023

An MP is urging emergency planners to restrict the use of Operation Brock on the M20 to “extreme circumstances”.

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'Labour's ULEZ expansion cost party victory in by-election - Starmer needs to act fast'

24 July 2023

After controversial plans to expand ULEZ cost Labour Boris Johnson’s former seat, Paul Francis says Starmer must act quickly to limit the damage.

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Labour members fear ULEZ will lose them Kent voters

22 July 2023

Labour members in tKent have urged London Mayor Saidq Khan to pause on his ULEZ expansion plans over fears they could lose supporters.

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'Government wants to curb 'Mickey Mouse' degrees - but focus should be on uni fees'

17 July 2023

Political editor Paul Francis questions the government’s priorities as plans are revealed to clamp down on ‘low-quality’ degrees with poor outcomes.

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‘Op Brock’s back but the worst disruption is yet to come!’

14 July 2023

There are fears cross-Channel travellers could face even worse disruption if the government does not take steps to ease the impact of new rules.

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Ordering Disney mural’s removal at child asylum seeker centre – is government taking the Mickey?

10 July 2023

Political editor Paul Francis considers the government’s heavy-handed approach in ordering the removal of a mural from a child asylum seeker centre.

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Legal fight over Manston Airport goes to High Court

04 July 2023

A legal tussle set to scupper or seriously delay a bid to bring a derelict airport back into use is about to resume.

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‘Much-admired NHS turns 75 – but its many challenges cast a shadow over its future’

03 July 2023

As the NHS approaches its 75th anniversary, political editor Paul Francis explores the many challenges facing the much-admired institution.

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Council missing pothole repair targets – because of ‘bad weather’

30 June 2023

Bad weather is being blamed for an increase in potholes going unrepaired – as targets for fixing damaged roads are being missed by thousands.

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Police constables in Kent having to take on work of PCSOs after huge cuts

29 June 2023

Police constables are having to take on some of the work of PCSOs in the wake of huge cuts, Kent’s crime commissioner has admitted.

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Kent to get extra MP in constituency shake-up

28 June 2023

The county will get an additional parliamentary seat, under plans from the Boundary Commission which will split up several constituencies.

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Would Eurostar still be stopping in Kent if we hadn't sold our stake?

27 June 2023

As the campaign to restore Eurostar services in Kent continues, what happened to the £757 million the government was paid for selling its stake?

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‘Brexit has political equivalent of seven-year itch – what do we have to show for it?’

26 June 2023

Seven years on from the Brexit referendum, political editor Paul Francis considers the progress made since Britain’s departure from the EU.

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Elected mayor could lead Kent and Medway under devolution plans

26 June 2023

Council leaders are hoping that devolution plans will help boost Kent’s economy.

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Kent MP one of seven to back Boris

20 June 2023

One Kent Mp voted against a report by the privileges committee that said Boris Johnson misled the Commons about ‘partygate.’

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‘Mother of all hangovers for Conservatives after partygate – the sequel’

19 June 2023

The damage caused by yet another lockdown party could prove too much for the Tories at the next general election, says political editor Paul Francis.

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Why Kent MP backs damning report on Boris and ‘Partygate’

16 June 2023

A Kent MP has broken his silence over the Privileges Committee’s damning report into Boris Johnson.

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