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'Student nurses relying on food banks'

03 November 2014
'Student nurses relying on food banks'

Student nurses told shadow health secretary Andy Burnham today that many were forced to rely on food banks during their training courses.

Hague: 'Polls are unreliable'

03 November 2014
Hague: 'Polls are unreliable'

Tory stalwart William Hague has dismissed the latest poll which gave Ukip a substantial lead in the forthcoming by-election.

Bullish William Hague says Tories will confound pollsters in by-election

03 November 2014
Bullish William Hague says Tories will confound pollsters in by-election

Former Foreign Secretary and Tory leader William Hague returned to the campaign trail today as shadow health secretary rallied Labour troops.

Latest poll reveals Ukip increasing by-election lead

31 October 2014
Latest poll reveals Ukip increasing by-election lead

A poll seen by the KM Group shows Ukip is pulling ahead in the race to win Rochester and Strood.

Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

29 October 2014
Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

A leading Tory politician has hit back at the Mayor of Calais... after she claimed the UK was a magnet for immigrants.

Calais mayor: Migrants regard UK as 'El Dorado'

28 October 2014
Calais mayor: Migrants regard UK as 'El Dorado'

Migrants regard the UK as 'El Dorado' according to Mayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart.

Ed Balls takes shot at campaign trail

27 October 2014
Ed Balls takes shot at campaign trail

Shadow chancellor Ed Balls hit the campaign trail today - baking a cake and downing a double shot of espresso at a coffee shop.

Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

24 October 2014
Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

The Prime Minister visited Kent today - in defiant mood despite a recent poll giving Ukip a clear lead in Rochester and Strood

Revealed: Tory by-election candidate

23 October 2014
Revealed: Tory by-election candidate

Kelly Tolhurst has been voted as the Conservative candidate for the all-important Rochester and Strood by-election.

Postal primary campaign could bust election expenses rules

21 October 2014
Postal primary campaign could bust election expenses rules

This postal ballot being used to choose the Tory candidate for the Rochester and Strood by-election could land the party in trouble over expenses.

Top Tory denies Farage claims

18 October 2014
Top Tory denies Farage claims

Justice secretary Chris Grayling has hit back at suggestions by Ukip that the Conservatives are panicking about losing Rochester and Strood.

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

16 October 2014
Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Strood today as the Tory bandwagon rolls into town.

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

15 October 2014
Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Thousands of children will find out later if they've passed the Kent test - and secured a grammar school place.

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

15 October 2014
PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

Political showdown set for November 20

13 October 2014
Political showdown set for November 20

A date has been announced for the crucial Rochester and Strood by-election - November 20 is polling day!

Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

11 October 2014
Farage predicts 'High Noon' in Rochester

Three of the most influential people in the Ukip party have descended on Rochester... in fighting mood.

By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

10 October 2014
By-election: Labour denies it's resigned to defeat in Rochester and Strood

Local Labour activists insist they can take Mark Reckless's seat despite reports that the party's hierarchy is pessimistic about their prospects.

Ukip leader confident party will win

10 October 2014
Ukip leader confident party will win

Nigel Farage is confident his party will win the forthcoming Rochester and Strood by-election in the wake of its victory in Clacton.

Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

09 October 2014
Care services hardest hit by council's budget plans

Kent County Council has announced sweeping spending cuts to care for the elderly and vulnerable children as it unveils next year's budget plans.

Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

08 October 2014
Dip in applications for new version of Kent Freedom Pass

Kent County Council says that it has had 3,000 fewer applications for young person's travel pass after costs double

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