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‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’
03 June 2024The Nigel Farage Reform roadshow pitched up in Kent and rolled out all the hits last week - but what impact can the party have?
Tories choose Kent man to defend Tunbridge Wells seat at general election
01 June 2024The Conservatives have chosen their candidate to defend Tunbridge Wells at general election.
Radio host pulls out of running for Kent election seat
31 May 2024Broadcaster Iain Dale has withdrawn from the race to become an MP after audio surfaced of him saying he didn’t like the place he aimed to represent.
‘Voters need to be given the chance to quiz election candidates’
31 May 2024A resident is looking to organise his own general election hustings so voters can “ask the questions they want answers to”.
‘Why the return of National Service isn’t such a bad idea…’
31 May 2024On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we discuss the possible return of National Service and welcome new Medway Tory leader George Perfect.
Radio host bidding to be Tory MP in Kent said ‘he never liked the place’
29 May 2024A radio host attempting to be an MP has come under fire after previous comments surfaced saying he “never liked the place” he is hoping to represent.
Tories announce election candidate for hotly contested seat
29 May 2024The Conservative Party have named their candidate for a key battleground seat in Kent which polls suggest could swing to Labour.
Tories under fire for pothole ‘blitz’ press push
28 May 2024County hall Conservatives are under fire for a press release publicising a “pothole blitz” during the general election campaign.
'Tories say our tower block looks like a run-down building in Croydon'
28 May 2024Residents of an iconic Kent building have been left “insulted” after an election leaflet elsewhere in the country used it to represent Croydon.
Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’
28 May 2024Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.
‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’
28 May 2024After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one.
Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election
24 May 2024Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.
Two more Kent MPs to stand down at election
24 May 2024Another two Kent MPs have announced they will not be standing at the general election in July.
What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast
24 May 2024In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.
‘The impasse is infuriating’: Kent MP’s final plea as football regulator plans ditched
23 May 2024A Kent MP and former sports minister has expressed her disappointment a historic football governance bill will not pass because of the election.
Nigel Farage breaks silence over whether he will stand in general election
23 May 2024Nigel Farage has silenced speculation about whether he will stand as a candidate in the general election.
Labour launches election campaign in Kent
23 May 2024Sir Keir Starmer has launched the Labour Party’s election campaign in Medway today.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election
22 May 2024The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.
Troops to march through town centre
14 May 2024Parts of a town centre will be closed to traffic as soldiers parade to mark the appointment of a new mayor and council leader.
Count to begin in police commissioner election
05 May 2024Today the county will find out who will hold the role of Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, following Thursday’s vote.
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’
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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’
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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
