A pair of councillors have defected to UKIP less than a week after an MP ditched the Conservatives.

An opinion poll has given Mark Reckless a nine-point lead over the Tories following his defection to UKIP.

The Tories have signalled their intent to beat defector Mark Reckless by allowing every voter to have a say on his successor.

Family lawyer Elizabeth Jones will fight the Dartford seat for UKIP at the next general election.

UKIP Canterbury reveal businessman Jim Gascoyne for next year's general election.

UKIP defector Mark Reckless says he is "saddened rather than surprised" by his former party's personal attacks.

A grandmother who has led a campaign to get our street lights turned back on finally had her chance to address councillors about her fears.

Abuse is being heaped on Tory defector Mark Reckless - with Boris Johnson comparing him to a sexual deviant and David Cameron hurling insults.

Gravesham MP Adam Holloway has insisted he will not be defecting to UKIP because it pushes voters into the arms of Labour.

Tory guns remained trained on their "treacherous" former MP Mark Reckless today with the local chairman accusing him of "deceit".

A Kent Tory MP has again dismissed rumours he's considering defecting to UKIP.

A Kent Tory backbencher has revealed he was approached by an undercover reporter in a sex sting which claimed a minister's job.

Cuts to services are expected as a council's directors are told to help slash a £6.1m overspend.

Mark Reckless has been accused by the Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps of lying to his constituents over his sudden defection to UKIP.

Nigel Farage paid a visit to Rochester today to join Mark Reckless, a day after the Medway MP announced his defection from the Tories to UKIP.

The government is planning to take legal action against Medway Council over its residents’ magazine.

Kent's crime commissioner is reported to be facing a probe about driving with no insurance after being involved in a car crash in Dartford.

Medway MP Mark Reckless has defected to UKIP, he announced today and has triggered a by-election - ahead of a visit with Nigel Farage tomorrow.

Kent Police says it is “prepared for a number of scenarios” as far-right groups plan to blockade a port today.

As the UK prepares for military action against Islamic State, Kent MPs explain how they voted in today's historic debate.