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

04 June 2024
The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

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

03 June 2024
‘Now Brexit is done, many ask if the Reform party is still relevant’

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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Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

01 June 2024
Veterans to clash over Kent seat after Conservatives choose former military man

Election battle pitches former soldiers into tussle for Dover

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Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

28 May 2024
Nigel Farage in Kent ‘like Ukip tribute act circa 2015’

Our political editor gives his verdict on Nigel Farage’s press conference in Dover this morning.

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‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

28 May 2024
‘Labour wins bragging rights in week one - but campaign is a marathon, not a sprint’

After a soggy election announcement and an ‘exodus’ of Tory MPs, political editor Paul Francis thinks Labour has come out on top in week one.

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Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

23 May 2024
Local Tory chief: ‘Defection won’t cost us seat’

A defiant Conservative chairman has issued a rallying cry, declaring the party can still win its Kent seat back.

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‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

23 May 2024
‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’

The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.

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MP returns to Parliament to rousing standing ovation after sepsis battle

22 May 2024
MP returns to Parliament to rousing standing ovation after sepsis battle

A Kent MP who lost his arms and legs in a battle with sepsis has received a rousing standing ovation on his emotional return to the House of Commons.

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Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

20 May 2024
Bill for delayed post-Brexit border controls hits £4.7 billion

The government has been urged to do more to clarify arrangements for new post-Brexit border checks in Kent.

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‘Is ban on rainbow lanyards really the most pressing issue for government?’

20 May 2024
‘Is ban on rainbow lanyards really the most pressing issue for government?’

As the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, recession and NHS delays, the ‘minister for common sense’ has been busy… banning lanyards.

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Eurostar rivals could get £50m boost to run trains

16 May 2024
Eurostar rivals could get £50m boost to run trains

Eurostar could face new rivals after Eurotunnel said it was prepared to offer £50m to help other operators run trains across Channel.

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Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

14 May 2024
Live animal exports set to finally be outlawed after 50 years

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

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‘Rarely has a defection backfired quite so spectacularly as Elphicke’s’

14 May 2024
‘Rarely has a defection backfired quite so spectacularly as Elphicke’s’

Political editor Paul Francis says Natalie Elphicke’s “baffling and futile” defection to Labour is far from the coup Keir Starmer hoped it would be…

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'How's the UK faring post-Brexit? Just look at political shenanigans over new border checks'

07 May 2024
'How's the UK faring post-Brexit? Just look at political shenanigans over new border checks'

The “perplexing” decision to carry out border checks 22 miles inland has caused much political wrangling, writes columnist Paul Francis…

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What have local election results told us?

05 May 2024
What have local election results told us?

KentOnline’s political editor examines the fall-out of the local elections and what it means for all the major parties.

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‘When will Rishi call a general election? The timing could make all the difference’

29 April 2024
‘When will Rishi call a general election? The timing could make all the difference’

With a general election looming this year, political editor Paul Francis explores the potential impact of its timing on the Conservatives’ chances.

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Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

26 April 2024
Top Tory approached to take over from prominent Kent MP

A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.

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Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

25 April 2024
Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

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'Crime commissioner role remains frustratingly difficult to explain to voters’

22 April 2024
'Crime commissioner role remains frustratingly difficult to explain to voters’

Political editor Paul Francis explores the often misunderstood role of police and crime commissioners ahead of the looming elections.

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Why some lifelong Tory voters are ditching party in key election battleground

21 April 2024
Why some lifelong Tory voters are ditching party in key election battleground

We’ve been out in one of Kent’s “weathervane” seats to find out why some voters are set to switch allegiances at the general election.

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