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Kent's worst-performing schools miss out on 'Levelling Up' money

02 February 2022
Kent's worst-performing schools miss out on 'Levelling Up' money

Kent's worst-performing schools have missed out on government 'Levelling Up' money because good schools elsewhere in Kent push the average up.

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Tax on haulage industry could pay for more lorry parks

02 February 2022
Tax on haulage industry could pay for more lorry parks

A minister has admitted considering the idea of introducing a tax on the haulage industry to meet the costs of creating more lorry parking facilities.

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Downing Street lockdown breaches report published

31 January 2022
Downing Street lockdown breaches report published

A redacted version of the report into No 10 lockdown breaches has been published and a Kent MP says the PM is not the right person to be in charge.

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Dragons' Den star backs MP as future party leader

31 January 2022
Dragons' Den star backs MP as future party leader

Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden has backed Kent MP Tom Tugendhat to be the next Conservative leader.

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MP steps in human poo in layby on Brexit trip to Kent

28 January 2022
MP steps in human poo in layby on Brexit trip to Kent

An MP on a trip to Kent experienced the traffic difficulties post Brexit first-hand when he stepped in human poo in a layby.

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'Botched' green homes grant scheme flops in Kent

25 January 2022
'Botched' green homes grant scheme flops in Kent

A government grant scheme set up to pay towards making homes more energy efficient helped just 150 households in Kent.

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Thousands more households in Kent face fuel poverty

24 January 2022
Thousands more households in Kent face fuel poverty

The number of people struggling to meet high energy bills is set to spiral as figures show more than 65k households in Kent face fuel poverty.

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Kent MP backs calls for probe into ex-minister's sacking claims

23 January 2022
Kent MP backs calls for probe into ex-minister's sacking claims

An ex-minister's claims over her sacking should be investigated, a Kent MP has said.

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Boris Johnson holds on...just

21 January 2022
Boris Johnson holds on...just

Partygate rumbles on and some MPs have finally shared their thoughts on it alll. Here's the latest from our political editor.

Using Navy to patrol Channel a 'gimmick'

17 January 2022
Using Navy to patrol Channel a 'gimmick'

Government plans to bring in Navy patrols in the English Channel have been branded "a gimmick" by Labour.

Boris fights to save his job as 'partygate' throws up more surprises

14 January 2022
Boris fights to save his job as 'partygate' throws up more surprises

The removal lorry may not be outside number 10 just yet but the bookmakers have reacted swiftly and included a Kent MP in shortlists to succeed him.

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Water companies accused of misleading public over sewage dumps

13 January 2022
Water companies accused of misleading public over sewage dumps

A report by MPs on sewage dumps into rivers and the sea by water companies says they were not being reported properly and demands an urgent review.

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'An excuse with more holes than Emmental – but PMQs was a draw'

12 January 2022
'An excuse with more holes than Emmental – but PMQs was a draw'

His excuse may have had more holes than Emmental but PMQs was a score draw for Boris Johnson, writes our political editor.

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Smart motorway roll-out paused due to safety fears

12 January 2022
Smart motorway roll-out paused due to safety fears

The roll-out of smart motorway schemes is to be paused until five years’ worth of safety data is available, the government has announced.

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Heading for the exit? How Boris could leave No.10

11 January 2022
Heading for the exit? How Boris could leave No.10

The writing may be on the wall for Boris Johnson after yet another scandal – but how exactly might he leave?

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'Covid patients must be discharged quickly to avoid backlog'

10 January 2022
'Covid patients must be discharged quickly to avoid backlog'

Health chiefs in Kent have been ordered to speed up the discharge of patients in battle over Covid.

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MP casts doubt on need for Covid 'surge centre'

09 January 2022
MP casts doubt on need for Covid 'surge centre'

A Kent MP has questioned whether a medical ‘hub’ to cope with patients with Covid will be needed despite escalating numbers contracting the virus.

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The key political issues to dominate Kent in 2022

09 January 2022
The key political issues to dominate Kent in 2022

Will we finally see the end of Covid, Boris and Channel crossings? Our political editor shares his view.

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Hike in council tax for policing proposed

07 January 2022
Hike in council tax for policing proposed

Taxpayers could be asked to cough up an extra £10 a year in council tax to fund further investment in the county's police force.

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Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

06 January 2022
Government urged to consider fourth jab for health staff

Kent MP Greg Clark has urged the Prime Minister to consider a fourth jab for hospital staff and carers.

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