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End school bubbles now, MP argues

02 July 2021
End school bubbles now, MP argues

A Kent MP is among dozens pressing the government to lift Covid restrictions on schools, saying they are too disruptive.

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Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

01 July 2021
Almost 105,000 EU citizens can stay in Kent under post-Brexit scheme

More than 100,000 EU citizens living and working in the county have successfully applied to remain in the UK following Brexit.

Nearly 12,000 pupils not in class because of Covid

29 June 2021
Nearly 12,000 pupils not in class because of Covid

A snapshot of absence rates for one week this month show nearly 12,000 pupils were not in class because of Covid.

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The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

29 June 2021
The health challenges in Kent facing Sajid

Sajid Javid has a lot to do in his new role but what challenges does he face when it comes to health care in Kent?

'He should apologise in the Commons'

25 June 2021
'He should apologise in the Commons'

A Kent Conservative association branch chairman says it is a "huge disappointment" Matt Hancock appears to have broken social distancing rules.

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Hancock faces awkward questions - but not about Covid

25 June 2021
Hancock faces awkward questions - but not about Covid

Was Brexit vote really five years ago? Did we learn anything from report on white working class pupils falling behind? Paul Francis analyses the week.

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Less cash for schools to help disadvantaged pupils

25 June 2021
Less cash for schools to help disadvantaged pupils

A change to the pupil premium provided by the government means Kent County Council will lose £4 million in funding.

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'We need more houses but in the right places'

24 June 2021
'We need more houses but in the right places'

As plans to speed up house building across the country are revealed, our political editor Paul Francis looks at what it means for Kent.

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How Kent would vote in Brexit referendum today

23 June 2021
How Kent would vote in Brexit referendum today

New research shows how those who back leave and remain would vote if the referendum was rerun today.

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Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

23 June 2021
Five years on: Brexit challenges and opportunities

It's been five years since an historic referendum saw voters back Brexit, but the journey has not always followed its expected path.

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MP warns his party to change tack on housing

22 June 2021
MP warns his party to change tack on housing

A Kent MP has warned his party that it risks losing seats at the next election if it fails to listen to concerns over housing.

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'If government has £4.8bn to spare why not pay for key council tax change?'

18 June 2021
'If government has £4.8bn to spare why not pay for key council tax change?'

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

Legal stand off over child asylum seekers continues

18 June 2021
Legal stand off over child asylum seekers continues

The Home Office insists a compulsory scheme for child asylum seekers arriving in Kent is not needed.

Council passes on chance to bid for slice of £4.8bn fund

17 June 2021
Council passes on chance to bid for slice of £4.8bn fund

A council in Kent says it did not have enough time to make a bid for £20m slice of government funding.

'Matt Hancock is Arséne Wenger of politics'

11 June 2021
'Matt Hancock is Arséne Wenger of politics'

Our political editor Paul Francis takes a look at all the big news from national and local politics this week.

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Hancock hits back at Cummings as Kent MPs grill him

10 June 2021
Hancock hits back at Cummings as Kent MPs grill him

Matt Hancock has hit back at Dominic Cummings and admitted scientific advice led to a delay of lockdown.

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How general election boundary changes could impact Kent

08 June 2021
How general election boundary changes could impact Kent

Proposed changes to constituency boundaries could see the number of seats in Kent increase from 17 to 18 before the next general election.

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Number of asylum seeker children putting huge pressure on social workers

07 June 2021
Number of asylum seeker children putting huge pressure on social workers

Social services in Kent are struggling to cope with the huge number of asylum seeker children needing help, the leader of the council has revealed.

Cash-strapped homeowners leave councils £20m out of pocket

07 June 2021
Cash-strapped homeowners leave councils £20m out of pocket

Councils in Kent are facing a £20m shortfall in council tax as a result of householders struggling to pay bills during the pandemic.

The quiet landslide that gave Labour a second term

07 June 2021
The quiet landslide that gave Labour a second term

Voters in Kent headed to the polls in 2001 and gave Labour a victory in seats they "thought we could never win.”

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