Westminster Watch - Kent

Labour MP under investigation says: 'Starmer won't talk to me'

03 December 2023

A Labour MP has hit back at her party leader Sir Keir Starmer who she says “has not spoken to me” while she is under investigation for anti-semitism.

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Search for new national park

30 November 2023

A government minister has announced plans to find a new national park following a visit to a river restoration project in Kent.

Migration figures are 'too high', says Kent MP

26 November 2023

A Kent MP has said migration figures are ‘too high’ despite what she claimed was some of the ‘strongest action ever” taken by her government.

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Kent MP investigated for liking ‘anti-semitic’ tweet

26 November 2023

An MP is being investigated by the Labour party for liking a controversial tweet by a comedy writer which it claims is anti-Semitic.

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Multi-million-pound road project enters next stage

22 November 2023

The government has approved the first out of three stages for a £199 million scheme in Kent.

Suella Braverman’s tent crackdown labelled ‘utter madness’

06 November 2023

The Home Secretary’s plan to restrict tents used by the homeless and fine organisations which hand them out has drawn fierce criticism.

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Campaigners pen letter to MPs urging Gaza ceasefire ahead of town protest

03 November 2023

A protest group which supports the people of Palestine has written to the Town’s MPs urging them to back a ceasefire ahead of a march.

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MP placed into induced coma after sepsis diagnosis

29 October 2023

A politician has revealed how he was placed into an induced coma after being diagnosed with sepsis.

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The safe seat shaping up to be front-line in election battle

29 October 2023

Our political editor looks at the battle brewing as opposition parties prepare a bid to oust the Conservatives from one of their safest seats.

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MP attends public inquiry into 950-homes plan

18 October 2023

A public inquiry into controversial plans for 950 new homes near a village has got underway with an MP among the first speakers.

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MPs join forces to oppose quarry expansion

17 October 2023

Two MPs have teamed up in opposition to plans to extend a ragstone quarry into an area of ancient woodland.

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Council calls for government rescue over GP shortage crisis

12 October 2023

A council has called for the government to step in and help amid a GP shortage which has left towns and villages ‘grappling’ for healthcare.

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Petition makes legal case to scrap ULEZ scheme

12 October 2023

The Transport secretary has been urged to use the law to intervene in a battle to scrap the Ultra Low Emission Zone at the border with Kent.

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Gyles Brandreth gives speech to Tory barn event

10 October 2023

A media personality and former MP has been spotted speaking to guests at a Conservative village group fundraiser.

MP Rosie Duffield opens up about life with ADHD

06 October 2023

A Kent MP has spoken on a podcast on the moment she won the election in 2017 as well as her school life.

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'We need HS2 cash for a key relief road now'

06 October 2023

Money saved from the abandoned phase of HS2 should be redirected to kickstart a ‘much-needed’ relief road in Kent, it has been claimed.

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Labour forecast to make huge gains in Kent

04 October 2023

A polling prediction website says the number of Labour MPs in Kent will rise after the next general election, with tactical voting likely.

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Hundreds gather to celebrate deity’s birthday

04 October 2023

Hindus flooded the streets with colour, music and dance to celebrate Lord Ganesh’s birthday

Plans for school ‘being held up by scaffolding’ revealed

04 October 2023

A school which has corroding pipes, asbestos and scaffolding to protect students and teachers is set to get a huge upgrade.

‘Relief’ as win secured in campaign to bring blood tests back to hospital

26 September 2023

A phlebotomy unit is set to return to a hospital for 12 months, two years after it was axed, as the NHS looks at demand for the service.

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