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MP unveils new social homes converted from garages
22 August 2024New social homes converted from three derelict garage sites have been unveiled by a town’s MP as part of a wider regeneration scheme.
Councillor defends use of ‘Nazi scum’ chant
09 August 2024A suspended Labour councillor has received criticism from former colleagues after engaging in “Nazi scum” chants during a recent counter-protest.
Elon Musk wades into Kent MP’s offensive tweets controversy
09 August 2024One of Kent's newest MPs has seen her offensive tweet shared to almost 200m followers via Elon Musk amid an ongoing Twitter/X spat with the PM.
Council reshuffles cabinet after Labour’s election success
09 July 2024A council has made changes to its cabinet after seeing three of its members take up new postings at Westminster.
‘There’s a lot more to do’: Verdict made on Labour’s first year in charge of council
29 May 2024Last year Labour ended 20 years of Conservative rule at Medway Council. Political leaders of all stripes have given their verdict on what came next.
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.
Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election
24 May 2024Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.
‘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.
Labour launches election campaign in Kent
23 May 2024Sir Keir Starmer has launched the Labour Party’s election campaign in Medway today.
‘We must think creatively’: Greens select candidate for general election
20 May 2024The Green Party has selected a parliamentary candidate who has vowed to fight for ‘creative solutions’ to give residents better chances if elected.
Michael Gove to decide future of docks application
09 May 2024Michael Gove will consider whether to intervene over a controversial application to redevelop docks.
'Council sleepwalking into loss of jobs and investment over docks', says MP
02 May 2024The future of docks at the centre of controversial redevelopment plans was discussed in Parliament after being put forward for debate by an MP.
Green Party selects general election candidate
24 April 2024Addressing climate change and inequality are among the priorities of a Green Party member who will be vying for votes at the next general election.
‘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 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.
MP criticised after taking £5k severance payment for nine-week job
07 February 2024A long-standing MP received more in severance payments than he got in salary for serving as a government minister.
‘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.
Business park plan for docks lodged but opposition ‘not going away’
23 January 2024Controversial plans to regenerate a working dockside industrial estate into a business and enterprise campus have been submitted.
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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’
