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Brexit 'could happen within 10 days'

15 August 2019
Brexit 'could happen within 10 days'

A Conservative MP says Brexit could happen within days - as a Kent MEP warns a no-deal could lead to unnecessary deaths.

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Corbyn's Downing Street 'caretaker' bid

15 August 2019
Corbyn's Downing Street 'caretaker' bid

Support for a national caretaker government led by Jeremy Corbyn looks to be falling flat, says our political pundit.

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'Brexit bailout fund must include help for smaller businesses'

15 August 2019
'Brexit bailout fund must include help for smaller businesses'

Kent business leaders are urging the government to help small firms weather a no-deal Brexit.

Philip Hammond's 'political hand grenade'

14 August 2019
Philip Hammond's 'political hand grenade'

The former chancellor's comments on Brexit are a "political hand grenade", according to our pundit Paul Francis.

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'Customs checks at Manston under no-deal Brexit'

13 August 2019
'Customs checks at Manston under no-deal Brexit'

HMRC plans for customs checks at Manston airfield site to ease pressure on the ports.

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Poorer pupils '23 months behind'

01 August 2019
Poorer pupils '23 months behind'

Kent has one of the biggest gaps in exam results between children from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.

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Money for Kent to deal with Brexit plans

01 August 2019
Money for Kent to deal with Brexit plans

The Chancellor has pledged Kent more money to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

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Lorry permit scheme to cut congestion

31 July 2019
Lorry permit scheme to cut congestion

Increasing fines for hauliers are on the cards to try and ease congestion on Kent's roads and motorways.

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PM promises to keep Kent moving

25 July 2019
PM promises to keep Kent moving

Boris Johnson has been questioned about the impact of a no deal Brexit on Kent during his first full day as PM.

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Kent MP turns down ministerial role

25 July 2019
Kent MP turns down ministerial role

One of the county's best-known MPs has rejected a cabinet job offer to spend more time with her family.

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LIVE: Boris to become Prime Minister

24 July 2019
LIVE: Boris to become Prime Minister

New Tory leader Boris Johnson will succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister today and start forming his cabinet.

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Kent's future under Boris

23 July 2019
Kent's future under Boris

Boris is the new Prime Minister, but what does that mean for Kent?

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Boris Johnson wins race to become leader and PM

23 July 2019
Boris Johnson wins race to become leader and PM

The next Prime Minister will be Boris Johnson after he defeats Jeremy Hunt.

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New Tory leader and PM to be announced

23 July 2019
New Tory leader and PM to be announced

We'll find out today if Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt will succeed Theresa May as Prime Minister.

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MP has party whip withdrawn

22 July 2019
MP has party whip withdrawn

Dover MP Charlie Elphicke has had the party whip withdrawn after it emerged he is facing sexual assault charges.

'He's broken promises before' - fears estuary airport plan could be revived

21 July 2019
'He's broken promises before' - fears estuary airport plan could be revived

The Medway council leader says 'Boris Island' airport plans could be revived if Mr Johnson becomes PM

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Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

19 July 2019
Council leaders threaten to break away from regional 'powerhouse'

Council chiefs have warned they will break away from a regional "powerhouse" in protest of government reforms.

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Kent MP rebels during key Brexit vote

19 July 2019
Kent MP rebels during key Brexit vote

Kent MP defends his decision to abstain during a vote to block the government suspending Parliament to enable a no-deal Brexit to be pushed through.

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£33m Eurotunnel settlement under spotlight

18 July 2019
£33m Eurotunnel settlement under spotlight

Transport minister Chris Grayling says there may be a question mark over £33m Eurotunnel deal.

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Tip charges under spotlight

17 July 2019
Tip charges under spotlight

Kent County Council is defending its rubbish tip charges as the government announces a review.

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