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General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

03 July 2024

What to do if you haven’t received your postal ballot papers after delays have hit some parts of Kent.

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‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

03 July 2024

A furious voter has blamed Royal Mail for “depriving” him of his voice in the general election after his postal ballot failed to arrive.

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The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

03 July 2024

If Labour captures this ‘bellwether’ seat tomorrow the party will most likely form the government.

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Postal vote delays hit Kent

Postal vote delays hit Kent

02 July 2024

Some people have yet to receive their postal vote for the general election on July 4 which could mean they won’t be able to cast their ballot.

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‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

02 July 2024

Farmers who say they are under pressure like never before have spelt out what they hope for beyond election day this week.

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The very best place to follow the election in Kent

The very best place to follow the election in Kent

02 July 2024

Tonight KentOnline, KMTV and kmfm will be providing unrivalled coverage from across the county - bringing you the very latest as it happens.

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Former MP takes on top sports PR job

Former MP takes on top sports PR job

01 July 2024

A long-standing former MP has revealed she will be starting a new role working for a public relations company.

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Labour launch final campaign poster in Towns

Labour launch final campaign poster in Towns

01 July 2024

Labour chose a busy stretch of the A2 to launch its final poster advert of the election campaign.

'Labour cautious about winning Kent seats after surprise defeat of 1992'

'Labour cautious about winning Kent seats after surprise defeat of 1992'

01 July 2024

Despite polls indicating huge victories for Labour, it’s never a good look for politicians to be overly confident about results, writes Paul Francis.

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‘We need to renegotiate the Brexit deal’

‘We need to renegotiate the Brexit deal’

01 July 2024

From Brexit to jobs and our high streets - we look at how the main parties will tackle the key business issues impacting Kent.

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‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

‘I’m in the constituency all the time - but sadly there is a security issue’

30 June 2024

We spoke to Rosie Duffield about her seven years as Kent’s only Labour MP, her ongoing security concerns - and what she thinks of her critics.

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Expert lifts the lid on what polls are actually showing

Expert lifts the lid on what polls are actually showing

28 June 2024

As the general election campaign enters its final stretch, we hear from a top polling expert.

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Latest predictions for every Kent seat as Reform gains on Tories

Latest predictions for every Kent seat as Reform gains on Tories

28 June 2024

A new poll suggests the Conservatives will hold on in some key Kent electoral battlegrounds - but the party is still set for major losses.

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The battle for a seaside town where boundary changes could be a crucial factor

The battle for a seaside town where boundary changes could be a crucial factor

27 June 2024

Political editor Paul Francis examines whether a town that has voted Conservative for more than 40 years could be persuaded to change allegiances.

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‘Choices on polling day are dire - it’s a case of voting for which party will be least bad’

‘Choices on polling day are dire - it’s a case of voting for which party will be least bad’

27 June 2024

With one week to go until the general election, readers give their views on the choices on offer on polling day in this week’s letters to the editor.

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Will Eurostar return to Kent - and will we get more buses?

Will Eurostar return to Kent - and will we get more buses?

27 June 2024

With just a week to go until we go to the polls, we look at how the parties’ promises on transport could impact Kent.

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‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

25 June 2024

Forget betting scandals and tax rows, says our columnist, with a week to go parties need to spell out exactly how they plan to improve our lives.

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'They think all young voters care about is childish TikTok videos and silly memes'

'They think all young voters care about is childish TikTok videos and silly memes'

25 June 2024

This election, many young people will vote for the first time. But politicians aren’t doing enough to win their support, argues one student leader.

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Candidate concerned after fire outside party HQ

Candidate concerned after fire outside party HQ

24 June 2024

An ‘unexplained’ fire started close to the offices of a Tory election candidate.

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Nigel Farage arrives in Kent on campaign trail

Nigel Farage arrives in Kent on campaign trail

24 June 2024

Around 300 people came out in the heat to listen to Reform UK’s new leader Nigel Farage as he visited Kent.

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