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Lib Dem Russ takes steps to highlight issues

17 April 2015
Lib Dem Russ takes steps to highlight issues

A candidate standing for election in South Thanet is tackling day-long coastal walk.

Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

17 April 2015
Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

A letter from Labour has sparked a row after it likened Ukip to the BNP.

We can win in Maidstone, says former Lib Dem leader

17 April 2015
We can win in Maidstone, says former Lib Dem leader

Lord Paddy Ashdown predicts a coup for the Lib Dems in Maidstone

Majority of Kent voters want grammar ban lifted

15 April 2015
Majority of Kent voters want grammar ban lifted

Three out of four voters in Kent want to see the ban on selective schools lifted according to the KM Group's exclusive election poll.

Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

14 April 2015
Exclusive: Ukip manifesto pledge to re-open Manston

A specific commitment to re-open Manston Airport will be included in the Ukip election manifesto when it launches tomorrow.

Clegg hits the campaign trail in Kent

13 April 2015
Clegg hits the campaign trail in Kent

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg is expected to highlight his party's record on apprentices during a visit to Kent today to support the local candidate.

Farage claims credit for airport interest

12 April 2015
Farage claims credit for airport interest

Ukip's leader used a party rally in Margate to attack rivals over their approach to Manston's future.

Economy tops Kent voters' issues

10 April 2015
Economy tops Kent voters' issues

The economy is the number one issue for Kent voters... and here's who a third trust to get it right.

Exclusive: Kent's floating voters

10 April 2015
Exclusive: Kent's floating voters

More than one in five voters in Kent have yet to decide who to support in the general election, an exclusive poll for the KM Group has revealed.

Who our poll would put in power in Kent...

10 April 2015
Who our poll would put in power in Kent...

If the results of our poll bear fruit on election day, here's what we will be seeing in Kent on May 8. Analysis by political editor Paul Francis

'Where's Nigel?' campaign launched

06 April 2015
'Where's Nigel?' campaign launched

Tories have fired a broadside at Ukip leader Nigel Farage - launching a website which aims to prove he doesn't spend time in the Thanet constituency.

Vote tactically, urges Labour in surprise appeal

04 April 2015
Vote tactically, urges Labour in surprise appeal

Labour candidate appeals for tactical voting to prevent Ukip leader Nigel Farage becoming a Thanet MP.

Farage kicks off Kent campaign

31 March 2015
Farage kicks off Kent campaign

Ukip leader Nigel Farage said immigration is "the number one issue" as he kicked off his election campaign in Kent today.

Race storm councillor strikes again

30 March 2015
Race storm councillor strikes again

A former Ukip councillor expelled for making racist comments has sparked further controversy by saying she could never be friends with a black woman.

Fury over article describing Thanet as 'Chernobyl-like'

29 March 2015
Fury over article describing Thanet as 'Chernobyl-like'

Politicians of all colours react with fury after damning article paints a picture of Thanet as 'bilious, forlorn and desolate.'

Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

28 March 2015
Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

The Conservative candidate aiming to become the next MP for South Thanet says he could support staying in the EU.

Enterprise Zone could be extended to airport site

25 March 2015
Enterprise Zone could be extended to airport site

A government policy which gives tax breaks to companies in certain areas could be extended to the former Manston airport site.

Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

24 March 2015
Harriet Yeo to replace expelled Ukip candidate

Labour defector Harriet Yeo is to be the new Ukip candidate in Folkestone and Hythe, it's been revealed.

Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

22 March 2015
Farage: 'Janice Atkinson should quit'

Nigel Farage says Ukip MEP Janice Atkinson should quit immediately if accusations levelled at her over fraudulent expenses clams are upheld.

Budget 2015: Live updates

18 March 2015
Budget 2015: Live updates

Keep to date with the Chancellor's announcements in his final budget before the general election in May.

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