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Brexit: A round-up of the week's key Kent stories

27 September 2019
Brexit: A round-up of the week's key Kent stories

The Brexit rollercoaster shows no sign of slowing down in another unforgettable week.

Brexit Party rally staged in Kent

26 September 2019
Brexit Party rally staged in Kent

Nigel Farage says his party are ready for an election, if a snap poll is called.

Parliament descends into chaos on first day back

26 September 2019
Parliament descends into chaos on first day back

Parliament descended into chaos yesterday as MPs returned following the Supreme Court's prorogation ruling.

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'There's nobody I could less wish to desert'

26 September 2019
'There's nobody I could less wish to desert'

A former Kent MP has explained why she'll join Nigel Farage at a rally in the constituency she served for 20 years.

Feisty exchanges as MPs return

25 September 2019
Feisty exchanges as MPs return

Opposition MPs called for Boris to resign and were taunted for their unwillingness to back calls for a general election.

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Brexit gridlock powers 'needed fast'

25 September 2019
Brexit gridlock powers 'needed fast'

Government has been pressed to step up plans to extend traffic powers to keep Kent free of Brexit gridlock.

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Boris disputes court ruling

24 September 2019
Boris disputes court ruling

Boris Johnson has responded to the Supreme Court's decision in a bullish fashion, claiming he was not wrong.

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Parliament will be recalled tomorrow after judges rule PM acted unlawfully

24 September 2019
Parliament will be recalled tomorrow after judges rule PM acted unlawfully

The Supreme Court has ruled the decision to prorogue parliament was unlawful.

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Farage coming to Kent

24 September 2019
Farage coming to Kent

Nigel Farage is coming to Kent for a Brexit Party rally.

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Judges to rule on parliament suspension

23 September 2019
Judges to rule on parliament suspension

Two appeals against the Prime Minister's decision to suspend parliament is to be ruled on by judges.

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High speed rail turns 10

23 September 2019
High speed rail turns 10

High speed trains have been operating in Kent for a decade, boosting the economy by an estimated £1 billion.

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Labour's Brexit battle comes to fore

23 September 2019
Labour's Brexit battle comes to fore

Labour's internal battles have come to the fore at its conference as the party tries to work out a Brexit strategy.

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Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

20 September 2019
Brexit and Kent: A round-up of the week's key stories

It's been another week of spills and thrills on the Brexit rollercoaster.

Blast from the past for Brexit

19 September 2019
Blast from the past for Brexit

There's been a sense of deja-vu as former political heavyweights have clashed about us leaving the EU.

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Bailiffs chase 42,000 council tax debts

19 September 2019
Bailiffs chase 42,000 council tax debts

Council in Kent have turned to debt collectors 42,000 in a single year to chase arrears of as little as £14.

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No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

18 September 2019
No-deal Brexit 'could lead to 93-mile queues'

The potential for traffic chaos in Kent if the UK leaves the EU without a deal has been downplayed by officials.

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Custom site frustrations among MPs

18 September 2019
Custom site frustrations among MPs

MPs are becoming increasingly frustrated over proposals to build custom clearance sites across the county.

Kent County Council leadership battle begins

18 September 2019
Kent County Council leadership battle begins

Three county councillor have announced they will be competing to become the new leader of Kent County Council.

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Work starts on no-deal Brexit truck stops

18 September 2019
Work starts on no-deal Brexit truck stops

Work has started in a railway station car park to create a customs check point which will be used in the event of a no-deal after October 31.

Lib Dems look rejuvenated at conference

17 September 2019
Lib Dems look rejuvenated at conference

With Jo Swinson in charge the Liberal Democrats look energised at their party conference and rally behind a tough anti-Brexit stance.

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