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‘Scrap all these councils to make local government work better’
27 September 2024A prominent politician is calling for the scrapping of local councils in Kent and the introduction of a new tax.
Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around
20 September 2024In this week’s podcast, our political reporters discuss why some of Kent’s defeated Tories in the general election might be eyeing a return.
‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’
13 September 2024Prisoner releases, cuts to OAP energy allowances and problems with a major Kent route are among the topics on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.
Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard
06 September 2024Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.
Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender
30 August 2024Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has told the Kent Politics Podcast why he thinks his party lost the general election.
‘To solve the housing crisis you have to deal with greedy property developers’
23 August 2024A Swale councillor talks to the Kent Politics Podcast about how politicians can’t ignore the public and why not enough homes are being built.
Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice
16 August 2024Speaking to the Kent Politics Podcast, crime commissioner Matthew Scott has lifted the lid on who he thinks should replace Rishi Sunak.
‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’
09 August 2024A new MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast that this month’s rioting proves more should be done to tackle online misinformation.
MP who was close to death recalls his battle with sepsis
07 August 2024Craig Mackinlay, the ex-MP who lost his hands and feet after contracting sepsis, has spoken of his near-death experience and the future of the Tories.
Top Tory makes prediction on party’s leadership future
02 August 2024Lord Craig Mackinlay has told the Kent Politics Podcast of his fight back from near death and predicted the direction his party is about to take.
Can Starmer save local councils from going bankrupt?
26 July 2024Our reporters talk with a local government expert about the issues facing councils and if Labour’s plans will make things better or worse.
Kent Politics Podcast: Tory MP on where party went wrong
19 July 2024Kent’s only new Conservative MP has lifted the lid on what lessons should be learned from her party’s disastrous general election showing.
Radio star Iain Dale on decision to quit bid to become Kent MP
12 July 2024A veteran broadcaster has spoken about his aborted bid to become a Kent MP while taking aim at a potential new Tory leader.
Kent Politics Podcast special general election edition
05 July 2024Fresh from attending counts across the county, our reporters discuss what happened and why.
Expert lifts the lid on what polls are actually showing
28 June 2024As the general election campaign enters its final stretch, we hear from a top polling expert.
What would be the impact of a Starmer supermajority?
21 June 2024On the Kent Politics Podcast this week we talk with Labour’s Sevenoaks candidate who tells us what issues residents tell her about on the doorstep.
‘I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could win’
14 June 2024On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Reform UK parliamentary candidate Howard Cox.
‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’
07 June 2024On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Dave Naghi.
‘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.
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.
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