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Kent MP sorry for saying poor families should 'go without'

13 November 2015
Kent MP sorry for saying poor families should 'go without'

A Kent MP has apologised after facing a backlash for suggesting some poor families facing tax credit cuts needed to "go without" to make ends meet.

Hollywood actor hits out at threat to freedom of information

12 November 2015
Hollywood actor hits out at threat to freedom of information

The well-known actor Michael Sheen has joined the campaign to stop the government weakening "right to know" legislation.

Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

11 November 2015
Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

The Ukip leader of Thanet council is to be grilled over the decision not to pursue a compulsory purchase order for the airport.

Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

02 November 2015
Our right to know what thousands of public bodies are doing is under threat

A government review of Freedom of Information laws could make it much harder to hold councils, the NHS, the government and schools to account.

I won't be defecting says Ukip cabinet rebel

30 October 2015
I won't be defecting says Ukip cabinet rebel

The only cabinet member who supported a CPO in partnership with RiverOak says he won't defect

Council rejects proposal to buy Manston

29 October 2015
Council rejects proposal to buy Manston

After months of talks, councillors have voted against plans to purchase Manston airport with an American firm.

The privatisation dilemma

29 October 2015
The privatisation dilemma

Abandoned plans to privatise back-office staff at Kent County Council highlighted its uneasiness about transferring work to the private sector.

Another Thanet councillor quits UKIP to join Tories

28 October 2015
Another Thanet councillor quits UKIP to join Tories

Ahead of a crunch meeting on Manston, the controlling UKIP group at Thanet council suffers another defection

Poll: Kent crime commissioner faces calls to rule out second term

28 October 2015
Poll: Kent crime commissioner faces calls to rule out second term

As a police watchdog report finds that Ann Barnes may have driven without valid insurance, should she stand again? Take part in our poll.

Council says no to airport buyout - for now

27 October 2015
Council says no to airport buyout - for now

A report released to Thanet council's cabinet has recommended it reject the compulsory purchase of the Manston airport site.

Home Office to ease Kent's child asylum crisis as surge continues

22 October 2015
Home Office to ease Kent's child asylum crisis as surge continues

The number of unaccompanied asylum seeker children in Kent is set to reach more than 1,000 by the end of the week.

Major grammar school inquiry to probe help given to poorer pupils

22 October 2015
Major grammar school inquiry to probe help given to poorer pupils

A commission is to be set up to investigate whether enough is being done to help less well-off pupils get into Kent's grammar schools.

US firm could consider legal action over Manston

19 October 2015
US firm could consider legal action over Manston

The company hoping to force a buyout of Manston airport says it won't give up the fight - even if the council rejects a compulsory purchase order.

Kent's "new" grammar re-opens the selection debate

18 October 2015
Kent's "new" grammar re-opens the selection debate

Is there a move to end the ban on new grammars?

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

15 October 2015
Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

As Ukip loses its majority at Thanet council, the party's leader has intervened to back Chris Wells and criticises a "dirty campaign" against him.

Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

14 October 2015
Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

MPs are told that alternatives to Operation Stack will be unveiled within weeks - but may not be implemented for at least a year

Council tax hike as more savings planned

13 October 2015
Council tax hike as more savings planned

Kent County Council has unveiled budget proposals to increase council tax and cut hundreds of jobs in a bid to save in the region of £80 million.

Thanet council chief executive seeks legal advice over MP's comments

13 October 2015
Thanet council chief executive seeks legal advice over MP's comments

In another twist to the Manston airport saga, council boss says she is taking legal advice over MP's comments

Ukip council leader 'disappointed' to lose majority

13 October 2015
Ukip council leader 'disappointed' to lose majority

The defection of a fifth Ukip councillor has left a Kent council in turmoil.

Ukip leader denies stall claims

12 October 2015
Ukip leader denies stall claims

Underlying tension over whether Thanet council will force a buyout of Manston airport has broken into a public row.

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