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‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

09 June 2024

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

08 June 2024

Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.

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‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

07 June 2024

A former councillor who stood for Labour at the last general election says he ‘no longer feels safe’ in the party as a person of colour.

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‘Labour will win - so you can vote for us’ says Greens

‘Labour will win - so you can vote for us’ says Greens

07 June 2024

The Green Party launches their general election campaign with a swipe at polluted rivers.

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‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

07 June 2024

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Dave Naghi.

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Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

Police chief reveals crime is down but thefts, robbery and vehicle offences rise

06 June 2024

Kent Police’s top cop has revealed a drop in crime but a rise thefts, robbery and vehicle offences.

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The Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates standing

The Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates standing

05 June 2024

We profile the Weald of Kent constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

Sending SEND pupils to private school costs taxpayers £84m

05 June 2024

A leading education expert says figures show the cost of sending children with special needs to private schools has tripled.

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Internet troll who threatened to kill Kent MP spared jail

Internet troll who threatened to kill Kent MP spared jail

05 June 2024

An internet troll who posted “chilling” online messages threatening to kill a Kent MP and children’s author JK Rowling has been spared jail.

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‘It’s just virtue signalling!’: No fines in two years of crackdown on idling drivers

‘It’s just virtue signalling!’: No fines in two years of crackdown on idling drivers

05 June 2024

A council’s campaign to stop drivers leaving their engines running has been criticised as not a single fine has been dished out since it was launched.

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

The part of Kent where dozens can’t get grammar places - despite passing test

05 June 2024

Rapid housebuilding means more than 80 pupils who passed the Kent Test have been left without a grammar in just one part of the county.

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On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

04 June 2024

We joined the Home Secretary on a campaign stop in what is traditionally one of the Conservatives’ safest seats - but will it remain so?

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Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

Mystery over £155,000 official’s departure after six months leave of absence

04 June 2024

Mystery surrounds the departure of £155,000 Kent County Council official, Zena Cooke who has been on leave for six months.

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Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

04 June 2024

James Cleverly took aim at Nigel Farage and said a Labour government would undo the past 14 years of progress during a visit to the county.

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The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

04 June 2024

After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician

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Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

03 June 2024

The Tories could be left with just three seats in Kent following new polling which reveals the party is on course for a major election defeat.

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Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage to stand as MP and becomes Reform UK leader

03 June 2024

Nigel Farage has made an extraordinary return to politics by becoming Reform UK’s leader and declaring his intention to stand for Parliament.

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Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

Disappointment as councillor launches ‘outrageous’ election bid 500 miles away

03 June 2024

A Kent councillor’s unexpected bid to grapple for a Parliamentary seat 500 miles away has been slated as “outrageous”.

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Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

Nigel Farage to make ‘emergency general election announcement’

03 June 2024

Nigel Farage will make an “emergency” general election announcement today - sparking speculation he could be running for parliament.

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‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

03 June 2024

The Nigel Farage Reform roadshow pitched up in Kent and rolled out all the hits last week - but what impact can the party have?

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