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Recap: How a night of election drama unfolded in Kent

Recap: How a night of election drama unfolded in Kent

04 July 2024

As Labour enjoys a huge landslide, here’s a recap of our extensive in-depth coverage from counts across Kent and the official results as they came in.

Councillors trade barbs in ‘honours’ row

Councillors trade barbs in ‘honours’ row

04 July 2024

Former councillors at one council have missed on honorary titles after their nominations were blocked by serving members who branded them “shabby”.

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‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

‘Someone is going to get run over’: Fears over ‘lost’ lorries smashing into cars on diversion

04 July 2024

Residents fear someone will be hurt after spotting HGV drivers “ignoring” diversions set up around a major road closed due to a landslide.

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Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

Labour takes seat for first time in 139 years

04 July 2024

Voters in the Ashford constituency have made their voices heard having voted for a new Labour MP and only the borough’s second in 27 years.

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Voters head to the polls

Voters head to the polls

04 July 2024

After six weeks of campaigning, people are finally heading to the polls to cast their vote in the general election.

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Tories retain ‘true blue’ Sevenoaks

Tories retain ‘true blue’ Sevenoaks

04 July 2024

The Conservatives have held onto Sevenoaks in what has otherwise been a disappointing night for the Tories.

Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

Polls on eve of election make grim reading for Kent Conservatives

03 July 2024

The final predictions from several polling companies predict a disappointing day for the Conservatives.

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‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

‘I’ll do all in my power’ - but what say do MPs have over development?

03 July 2024

A parliamentary hopeful has pledged to do ‘all in his power’ to stop controversial developments if elected but what is an MP’s role in local housing?

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Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

Lib Dems win first-ever Kent seat

03 July 2024

The Liberal Democrats have secured a historic victory in Tunbridge Wells where they have defeated the Tories.

Ex-Tory MP Ann Widdecombe joins Reform UK candidate on campaign trail

Ex-Tory MP Ann Widdecombe joins Reform UK candidate on campaign trail

03 July 2024

A former Tory government minister was back in her old stomping ground to support the local Reform UK candidate ahead of the general election.

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General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’

03 July 2024

What to do if you haven’t received your postal ballot papers after delays have hit some parts of Kent.

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‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

‘Royal Mail has deprived me of my right to vote’

03 July 2024

A furious voter has blamed Royal Mail for “depriving” him of his voice in the general election after his postal ballot failed to arrive.

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The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

The Kent seat which could spell end of Tory rule

03 July 2024

If Labour captures this ‘bellwether’ seat tomorrow the party will most likely form the government.

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Postal vote delays hit Kent

Postal vote delays hit Kent

02 July 2024

Some people have yet to receive their postal vote for the general election on July 4 which could mean they won’t be able to cast their ballot.

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Farage bids to replace derelict house with swanky new-build on Kent coast

Farage bids to replace derelict house with swanky new-build on Kent coast

02 July 2024

Nigel Farage has submitted plans to knock down a derelict house on the Kent coast and replace it with a three-storey new-build.

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‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

‘I haven’t left the Tories, the Tories have left me…’

02 July 2024

Farmers who say they are under pressure like never before have spelt out what they hope for beyond election day this week.

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The very best place to follow the election in Kent

The very best place to follow the election in Kent

02 July 2024

Tonight KentOnline, KMTV and kmfm will be providing unrivalled coverage from across the county - bringing you the very latest as it happens.

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Former MP takes on top sports PR job

Former MP takes on top sports PR job

01 July 2024

A long-standing former MP has revealed she will be starting a new role working for a public relations company.

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Labour launch final campaign poster in Towns

Labour launch final campaign poster in Towns

01 July 2024

Labour chose a busy stretch of the A2 to launch its final poster advert of the election campaign.

‘We need to renegotiate the Brexit deal’

‘We need to renegotiate the Brexit deal’

01 July 2024

From Brexit to jobs and our high streets - we look at how the main parties will tackle the key business issues impacting Kent.

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