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Ukip councillors who quit party branded disruptive

17 September 2015
Ukip councillors who quit party branded disruptive

Ukip has lost four councillors from the first council in the country it controls but leader says he is relieved.

'Seize the moment' to end Op Stack

16 September 2015
'Seize the moment' to end Op Stack

The government must be kept under pressure to find alternatives to Operation Stack, councillors said today.

Uncertainty is costing jobs

15 September 2015
Uncertainty is costing jobs

A senior politician at Kent County Council says the delay in talks between a council a potential US buyer of the ex-Manston airport is costing jobs.

Jeremy Corbyn's problem in Kent is not just the Conservatives - it is Ukip

15 September 2015
Jeremy Corbyn's problem in Kent is not just the Conservatives - it is Ukip

Kent's political map is virtually all true blue. But Jeremy Corbyn's biggest challenge is not the Conservative dominance but how to deal with Ukip

The election of Corbyn can be good for Kent, claims former election candidate Will Scobie

14 September 2015
The election of Corbyn can be good for Kent, claims former election candidate Will Scobie

After his shock victory, one Kent election candidate says Jeremy Corbyn's views on immigration and housing will prove popular in Kent

'Corbyn must understand challenges ahead' - Paul Clark

12 September 2015
'Corbyn must understand challenges ahead' - Paul Clark

Newly-elected Jeremy Corbyn needs to understand the Kent voters to have a chance of securing Middle England, according to ex-Kent MP Paul Clark.

Exclusive: The solution to Op Stack... and the cost!

11 September 2015
Exclusive: The solution to Op Stack... and the cost!

Detailed plans to tackle Operation Stack have been revealed in a masterplan ... but it has a hefty price tag.

Poles apart but Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn appeal to voters

10 September 2015
Poles apart but Nigel Farage and Jeremy Corbyn appeal to voters

They may be on opposite sides of the political spectrum but the Ukip leader and the Labour leadership favourite share voter appeal

The mayor of Calais threatens to open borders

08 September 2015
The mayor of Calais threatens to open borders

As the refugee crisis grows, the Mayor of Calais has told MPs that would-be migrants are prepared to risk dying to reach the UK.

More talks over Manston buyout

07 September 2015
More talks over Manston buyout

After differences emerged between councillors and a possible American partner over Manston, there are to be fresh confidential talks on buying it.

Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

07 September 2015
Nigel Farage launches EU campaign in Kent

Nigel Farage launched Ukip's campaign for Britain to quit the EU, telling the audience at Margate's Winter Gardens: We want our country back.

Kent is at the sharp end of the asylum crisis - again

04 September 2015
Kent is at the sharp end of the asylum crisis - again

As the asylum crisis engulfs Europe, Kent is once again dealing with the consequences of a national and international issue

Another centre for young asylum seekers as influx grows

03 September 2015
Another centre for young asylum seekers as influx grows

The county council is re-opening a residential centre for young asylum seekers as figures show 100 more entered Kent in the past month alone.

Kent MP urges government to accept more refugees

03 September 2015
Kent MP urges government to accept more refugees

As the asylum crisis continues to impact on Kent, one MP says "common humanity" demands action at home

Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

02 September 2015
Government uses emergency planning powers for lorry park

The government has used emergency powers to give the go-ahead to a temporary lorry park at the former Manston airport - without a public consultation.

Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

02 September 2015
Corbyn heads to Margate in leadership rally

With just a week to go before party members decide who should lead Labour, the bookies' favourite heads to Thanet for a final rally

Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

27 August 2015
Nigel Farage backs council over airport buyout

The leader of Ukip has weighed into the controversy over whether a council should should force the owners of Manston airport to sell.

Council under fire again in Manston row

26 August 2015
Council under fire again in Manston row

Councillors are facing criticism for failing to meet with a potential partner in a buyout plan for Manston airport.

Colleagues say Ukip council leader is 'liabililty'

23 August 2015
Colleagues say Ukip council leader is 'liabililty'

The political row over Manston airport has taken another twist as backbenchers say Ukip leader has become a liability.

Ukip councillor sacked in row over Manston

22 August 2015
Ukip councillor sacked in row over Manston

A bout of in-fighting over efforts to secure a compulsory purchase order for the former Manston airport has cost the job of a senior Thanet councillor

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