A 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.

A decision on controversial plans to demolish a working docks and replace it with a business park has been delayed after a legal challenge.

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

One of the county's most prominent MPs has revealed the reasons behind her decision to leave politics after 14 years in Westminster.

A former council leader has been selected by his party to stand for them at the next general election.

In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.

A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.

The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.

One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.

An 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.

A primary school’s petition for road safety measures to be introduced following the death of one of its pupil has been presented to Parliament.

An MP who has served her community for more than a decade has announced she will not stand at the next general election.

The latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast is available now and features more woe for council finances across the county.

Thousands of drivers are thought to have been given fines and points on their license as they were unaware of a speed limit change.

Councillors from both sides of the political divide have opened up on the more sinister aspects of the abuse and harassment they face regularly.

The 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.

A 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.

The Home Office is poised to start using dental X-rays to assess asylum seekers who claim to be children – but some have raised concerns.

A Kent MP and former minister for postal affairs has welcomed the decision by former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to hand back her CBE.