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Reform UK downplays chances in Kent despite poll putting it ahead of Tories

Reform UK downplays chances in Kent despite poll putting it ahead of Tories

14 June 2024

The Reform UK party in Kent has downplayed the prospects of it winning seats in the county despite a new opinion poll putting it ahead of the Tories.

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'If I were elected, I'd decriminalise drugs and sex work, banish borders and scrap school'

'If I were elected, I'd decriminalise drugs and sex work, banish borders and scrap school'

14 June 2024

After toying with the idea of standing for election, columnist Melissa Todd has revealed her hypothetical manifesto pledges…

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‘It's a way of getting more mass building of substandard properties’

‘It's a way of getting more mass building of substandard properties’

14 June 2024

Proposals to scrap rules that have stalled the building of thousands of new homes in Kent have left both environmentalists and developers concerned.

‘I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could win’

‘I wouldn’t be doing this if I didn’t think I could win’

14 June 2024

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Reform UK parliamentary candidate Howard Cox.

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‘Questions over potential tax hikes dominate reaction to Labour manifesto’

‘Questions over potential tax hikes dominate reaction to Labour manifesto’

13 June 2024

Political editor Paul Francis gives his analysis of Labour’s general election manifesto, which he says was more cautious than groundbreaking.

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‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

‘Too many MPs get sucked into the Westminster bubble’

12 June 2024

We speak to Gordon Henderson about what the future holds as he steps away from life in Westminster.

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‘Tory manifesto reflects party’s dilemma of pitching to two audiences’

‘Tory manifesto reflects party’s dilemma of pitching to two audiences’

11 June 2024

Political editor Paul Francis says the Conservative manifesto had a sense of déjà vu, notably on pledges focussed on immigration and asylum-seekers.

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Election hustings series to be live-streamed on KentOnline

Election hustings series to be live-streamed on KentOnline

11 June 2024

A series of general election hustings are set to be live-streamed on KentOnline, with candidates across the county vying to win over voters.

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122 candidates in Kent vying for your votes on July 4

122 candidates in Kent vying for your votes on July 4

11 June 2024

The names of 122 candidates will be on ballot papers across Kent when the county goes to the polls at next month’s general election.

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Quiz the candidates at hustings chaired by Countryfile and The One Show presenter

Quiz the candidates at hustings chaired by Countryfile and The One Show presenter

10 June 2024

The election candidates in one constituency face a grilling on their climate policies at an event chaired by a BBC wildlife filmmaker and presenter.

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‘Catastrophic D-Day blunder leaves indelible stain on Prime Minister’

‘Catastrophic D-Day blunder leaves indelible stain on Prime Minister’

10 June 2024

Just who was advising Rishi Sunak when he ducked out of D-Day commemorations early to do an election interview, asks political editor Paul Francis.

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‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

‘I used to vote Tory - but I might spoil my ballot on July 4’

09 June 2024

The recently-formed Weald of Kent constituency is, on paper, the safest Conservative seat in Kent - but what do some voters really think?

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Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election

08 June 2024

Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.

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‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

‘I no longer feel it’s safe for me’: Former Labour election candidate defects to Greens

07 June 2024

A former councillor who stood for Labour at the last general election says he ‘no longer feels safe’ in the party as a person of colour.

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‘Labour will win - so you can vote for us’ says Greens

‘Labour will win - so you can vote for us’ says Greens

07 June 2024

The Green Party launches their general election campaign with a swipe at polluted rivers.

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‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

07 June 2024

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Dave Naghi.

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On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

On the campaign trail as Tory big beast visits true blue Kent seat

04 June 2024

We joined the Home Secretary on a campaign stop in what is traditionally one of the Conservatives’ safest seats - but will it remain so?

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Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

Home Secretary takes aim at Farage on campaign trail in Kent

04 June 2024

James Cleverly took aim at Nigel Farage and said a Labour government would undo the past 14 years of progress during a visit to the county.

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The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

04 June 2024

After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician

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Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

Tories face worst Kent results in modern history

03 June 2024

The Tories could be left with just three seats in Kent following new polling which reveals the party is on course for a major election defeat.

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