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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MP has party whip withdrawn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MP has party whip withdrawn

Dover MP Charlie Elphicke has had the party whip withdrawn after it emerged he is facing sexual assault charges.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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Kent could lose sixth forms with exam shake up

15 July 2019
Kent could lose sixth forms with exam shake up

A Kent headteacher has warned dozens of sixth forms could be lost under plans to change courses.

'Legalise drugs to stop knife crime'

14 July 2019
'Legalise drugs to stop knife crime'

The growing levels of knife crime in Kent could be solved by legalising drugs, a councillor has suggested.

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Boris, Hunt and Brexit

12 July 2019
Boris, Hunt and Brexit

Kent's Conservative party members gathered to listen to the two men battling it out to become the next Prime Minister.

Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

11 July 2019
Tory hustings in Kent - live blog

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are in Kent tonight for the latest hustings as the campaign enters its final few days.

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Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

11 July 2019
Johnson and Hunt in Kent for hustings

The battle to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister will come to Kent later with party members attending a hustings.

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