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Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

Under fire MP tells podcast he’d make controversial housing decision again

20 December 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, new MP Kevin McKenna explains why he intervened in controversial plans to build 8,000 homes.

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Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m a GP - here’s how the NHS needs to change’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m a GP - here’s how the NHS needs to change’

13 December 2024

This week’s Kent Politics Podcast features special guest veteran GP Dr Julian Spinks talks about the state of the NHS and how it could improve.

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Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m Reform’s first councillor, but I won’t be the last’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I’m Reform’s first councillor, but I won’t be the last’

06 December 2024

On this week’s episode, we talk with Kent’s first Reform county councillor and discuss possible contenders for the rumoured Mayor of Kent job.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

Kent Politics Podcast: Is it the end of the line for KCC?

29 November 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss potential major changes for Kent councils and Reform UK winning its first KCC seat.

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

Kent Politics Podcast: Kent farmers march on Westminster and special guest Polly Billington MP

22 November 2024

In this week’s episode our reporters discuss the farmers’ protest in London and are joined by East Thanet MP Polly Billington.

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Kent Politics Podcast: What new tax could mean for farmers and council at risk of bankruptcy

Kent Politics Podcast: What new tax could mean for farmers and council at risk of bankruptcy

15 November 2024

In the latest Kent Politics Podcast we take a look at the impact of the budget on farmers and how a £9.7m overspend has left a council in hot water.

Kent Politics Podcast: Trump returns, Badenoch’s first outing, and Kent education costs

Kent Politics Podcast: Trump returns, Badenoch’s first outing, and Kent education costs

08 November 2024

In this week’s edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, our reporters discuss Kent education costs, a police misconduct hearing and grammar schools.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

Kent Politics Podcast: Ashford MP tells of journey from NHS to Westminster

01 November 2024

This week’s podcast discusses the budget, the long-running Chatham Docks saga, and welcomes one of the county’s new MPs.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

Kent Politics Podcast: Public give their thoughts on how to improve the NHS and foreign lorries cause Kent potholes

25 October 2024

The Kent Politics Podcast discusses how international lorries are causing pothole problems and the interesting responses to the NHS consultation.

Kent Politics Podcast: Port checks delayed again and P&O problems for the government

Kent Politics Podcast: Port checks delayed again and P&O problems for the government

18 October 2024

In the latest Kent Politics Podcast, we discuss the Transport Secretary’s comments about P&O, the selling off of council properties and scam emails.

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

Kent Politics Podcast: Labour’s first 100 days and Lower Thames Crossing delays

11 October 2024

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast our reporters discuss what Labour has managed to achieve in its first 100 days in power.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

04 October 2024

This week’s podcast discusses Rosie Duffield’s resignation, why she doesn’t need to call a by-election and how it impacts Labour’s first 100 days.

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‘Scrap all these councils to make local government work better’

‘Scrap all these councils to make local government work better’

27 September 2024

A prominent politician is calling for the scrapping of local councils in Kent and the introduction of a new tax.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around

Kent Politics Podcast: Why some defeated Tories are hanging around

20 September 2024

In this week’s podcast, our political reporters discuss why some of Kent’s defeated Tories in the general election might be eyeing a return.

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‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

‘Just wait for one of the released prisoners to commit a major crime’

13 September 2024

Prisoner releases, cuts to OAP energy allowances and problems with a major Kent route are among the topics on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast.

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Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Lord Michael Howard

06 September 2024

Lord Michael Howard has revealed he predicted Liz Truss would be an “absolute disaster” as Prime Minister before she landed the top job.

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Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender

Kent Politics Podcast hears from Tory leadership contender

30 August 2024

Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat has told the Kent Politics Podcast why he thinks his party lost the general election.

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‘To solve the housing crisis you have to deal with greedy property developers’

‘To solve the housing crisis you have to deal with greedy property developers’

23 August 2024

A Swale councillor talks to the Kent Politics Podcast about how politicians can’t ignore the public and why not enough homes are being built.

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Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

Crime commissioner reveals his Tory leader choice

16 August 2024

Speaking to the Kent Politics Podcast, crime commissioner Matthew Scott has lifted the lid on who he thinks should replace Rishi Sunak.

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‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

‘It’s time that social media companies were tackled over lies’

09 August 2024

A new MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast that this month’s rioting proves more should be done to tackle online misinformation.

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