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Chris Grayling insists he won't be quitting

05 March 2019
Chris Grayling insists he won't be quitting

Decision to give Eurotunnel £33m was regrettable but necessary - minister claims

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Grayling accused of 'running scared'

04 March 2019
Grayling accused of 'running scared'

The transport minister is facing criticism after he failed to appear in the Commons to answer questions about the £33m settlement with Eurotunnel.

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MPs to investigate £33m settlement with Eurotunnel

03 March 2019
MPs to investigate £33m settlement with Eurotunnel

The beleaguered Transport Secretary Chris Grayling faces two investigations into the decision to give Eurotunnel £33m over a botched ferry contract.

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Eurotunnel gets £33m payout

01 March 2019
Eurotunnel gets £33m payout

The government has reached a settlement with Eurotunnel for £33m over extra ferry services in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

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Council leader defends Tommy Robinson retweet

01 March 2019
Council leader defends Tommy Robinson retweet

A Tory councillor has played down criticism after retweeting support for a far-right activist.

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Home Secretary challenged over Jihadi bride by Kent MP

28 February 2019
Home Secretary challenged over Jihadi bride by Kent MP

A Jihadi bride who fled the UK should face prosecution, says a Conservative MP.

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Brexit tourism fund rejected

28 February 2019
Brexit tourism fund rejected

Tourism chiefs have been unable to persuade the government that a special fund is needed to help the sector cope with Brexit.

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Home Secretary apologises over migrant boats mix-up

27 February 2019
Home Secretary apologises over migrant boats mix-up

MPs have been left unable to quiz the Home Secretary over migrant boat numbers crossing the Channel and arriving on the coast.

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Watchdog orders government departments to review FOI advice it gave Kent emergency planners

24 February 2019
Watchdog orders government departments to review FOI advice it gave Kent emergency planners

Information watchdog intervenes over leaked report obtained by Kent Online that gave councils tips on how to refuse FOI requests about Brexit

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Eurotunnel's growth warning over Brexit

21 February 2019
Eurotunnel's growth warning over Brexit

Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, says it expects Brexit to have a short-term impact on its business but that it is well-placed to cope.

Cash for councils on Brexit frontline

20 February 2019
Cash for councils on Brexit frontline

More than £950,000 is to be allocated to Kent councils with key ports and stations ahead of Brexit, the government has announced.

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Council to get £136,000 to prepare port for Brexit

20 February 2019
Council to get £136,000 to prepare port for Brexit

Government Brexit fund will see £136,000 allocated to spend on Ramsgate port - despite cancellation of contract with Seaborne Freight

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'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

20 February 2019
'I am sorry they have decided to leave'

A Kent MP says he regrets the defections of three Conservative MPs but believes the new independent group is a "flash in the pan".

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Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

19 February 2019
Kent's farmers fear 'catastrophic' Brexit

Government minister Michael Gove has warned of food delays if there is a no-deal Brexit.

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'Keep calm' after stroke units decision

18 February 2019
'Keep calm' after stroke units decision

An MP has called for calm amid threats of legal action after a controversial changes to stroke care.

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Council election fears dismissed as Labour MPs split

18 February 2019
Council election fears dismissed as Labour MPs split

Labour party figures have criticised seven MPs who have quit and formed a new group but dismissed concerns it may impact local council elections.

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MP calls for tough social media laws

18 February 2019
MP calls for tough social media laws

The government has been urged to create an independent regulator to tackle harmful and illegal content on social media.

Row over 'bribe' offered to grammar schools to expand

15 February 2019
Row over 'bribe' offered to grammar schools to expand

Anti-selection campaigners have criticised the government after it announced details of a second round of funding for grammar schools to expand.

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Brexit not on risk register

13 February 2019
Brexit not on risk register

Emergency planners in Kent are facing claims of unnecessary secrecy over their failure to publish any details of Brexit contingency plans.

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Prime Minister quizzed over "shambolic" Seaborne saga

13 February 2019
Prime Minister quizzed over "shambolic" Seaborne saga

The Prime Minister has come under fire for the way a contract for an emergency Brexit ferry service was awarded.

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