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PM vows to stay - but do local Tories agree?

09 June 2017
PM vows to stay - but do local Tories agree?

Theresa May has vowed to say as Prime Minister after her election disaster - but do Kent Conservatives and readers agree?

Analysis: How the 'Brexit election' affects Kent

08 June 2017
Analysis: How the 'Brexit election' affects Kent

Political editor Paul Francis takes a look at the highs and lows of election night, and analyses what it all means for our county.

Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

08 June 2017
Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

Polling stations opened across the county today - with the future of the nation after Brexit at stake.

Election results in Kent: estimated times

08 June 2017
Election results in Kent: estimated times

It could be a long night for voters and candidates in Medway and Kent.

How Kent's electoral tussle panned out

07 June 2017
How Kent's electoral tussle panned out

KentOnline political editor Paul Francis takes a look back at Kent's campaign trail... as we prepare to vote.

More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

07 June 2017
More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

A Conservative pledge to end the ban on new selective schools continues to divide opinion in Kent

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

06 June 2017
Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Despite a stuttering campaign, people think the Conservatives are best placed to handle Brexit, say Kent voters.

Farage hints at return to frontline politics

05 June 2017
Farage hints at return to frontline politics

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage says he would consider returning to frontline politics - if the Prime Minister fails to deliver a deal on Brexit.

Conservatives poised for convincing win in Kent: exclusive poll

05 June 2017
Conservatives poised for convincing win in Kent: exclusive poll

Kent looks set to stay blue in this week's election - bolstered by former Ukip supporters.

Nigel Farage returns to his old stomping ground to boost Ukip campaign

03 June 2017
Nigel Farage returns to his old stomping ground to boost Ukip campaign

The former Ukip leader is back in Thanet in an eleventh hour push for votes

Ex- Ukip leader Nigel Farage to visit Kent

02 June 2017
Ex- Ukip leader Nigel Farage to visit Kent

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is to visit Kent tomorrow - just a day after his former Tory opponent was charged under election law.

Labour pledges to cut rail fares

01 June 2017
Labour pledges to cut rail fares

A Labour government would slash rail fares - saving commuters more than £1,000 a year, it's been claimed.

'Overdue' gyratory sends politicians into a spin

01 June 2017
'Overdue' gyratory sends politicians into a spin

Politicians are at loggerheads... over whether a town's £7.5m gyratory system is behind schedule.

Defections but no drama as Kent's quiet election battle goes on

01 June 2017
Defections but no drama as Kent's quiet election battle goes on

More tales from the campaign trail as the parties battle for your vote

For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

01 June 2017
For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

Ever wanted to "own" a vintage Tory? Here's your chance.

Kent's electoral wasteland

31 May 2017
Kent's electoral wasteland

What a difference a couple of years make... as we compare the big hitters that visited Kent for the 2015 general election and now.

Ukip councillor defects to Conservatives

30 May 2017
Ukip councillor defects to Conservatives

A local authority councillor has decided to make the move from Ukip to become a Tory amid claims of broken promises.

Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

30 May 2017
Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

As polling day draws closer, two would-be MPs give their take on what's in store for the final phase of the race for the keys to 10 Downing Street.

'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

30 May 2017
'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

A councillor says elected members - who receive a basic allowance of £12,805 - should be paid more to encourage younger people to stand for election.

Kent's general election costs revealed

26 May 2017
Kent's general election costs revealed

The cost to Kent taxpayers of holding the general election has been revealed. Here's how your area fares.

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