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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.
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.
Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects
09 May 2024A Kent MP continues to face a backlash after defecting to the Labour Party – with new and old allies criticising the move and leader Keir Starmer.
Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge
07 May 2024A decision on controversial plans to demolish a working docks and replace it with a business park has been delayed after a legal challenge.
New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’
08 March 2024A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.
‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’
07 March 2024A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.
‘No conspiracy why I decided to quit politics…’
03 March 2024One of the county's most prominent MPs has revealed the reasons behind her decision to leave politics after 14 years in Westminster.
Long-standing councillor to stand to be Kent MP
01 March 2024A former council leader has been selected by his party to stand for them at the next general election.
Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics
01 March 2024In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.
‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’
27 February 2024A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.
Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’
23 February 2024The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.
Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’
18 February 2024One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.
Veteran MP tells podcast that Brexit has gone well
16 February 2024An outgoing MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast how he feels Brexit has been a success and how current opinion polls are going to be proved wrong.
School's safety petition aired before MPs after death of pupil, 10
14 February 2024A primary school’s petition for road safety measures to be introduced following the death of one of its pupil has been presented to Parliament.
Long-standing MP won’t run at general election
12 February 2024An MP who has served her community for more than a decade has announced she will not stand at the next general election.
Kent Politics Podcast: huge cuts, dodgy pork and policing problems
09 February 2024The latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast is available now and features more woe for council finances across the county.
‘Thousands’ slapped with fines as speed limit drops from 70mph to 40mph
03 February 2024Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.
Petrol in the post and letters with glass: Councillors detail abuse they face
29 January 2024Councillors from both sides of the political divide have opened up on the more sinister aspects of the abuse and harassment they face regularly.
Gove hands council £11m in emergency bailout amid cash crisis
25 January 2024The cash-strapped county council is set to receive a share of the government’s emergency bailout fund – but some warn the money is a short-term fix.
‘Drop in the ocean’ social care plan not enough, warns council deputy
17 January 2024A council forced to hire more care worker agency staff while it struggles to retain permanent staff says the government’s plans don’t go far enough.
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