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Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

Christine McGuinness tells parents to ‘never give up’ after SEN row

19 May 2023

Model and TV star Christine McGuinness has joined the outrage over comments made by a councillor about parents with children who have SEN.

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Labour and Lib Dem coalition for Canterbury confirmed

Labour and Lib Dem coalition for Canterbury confirmed

18 May 2023

Leaders of Labour and Liberal Democrats have confirmed a deal to control Canterbury City Council, following a snug against the Greens.

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Former Independent defects to Conservatives

Former Independent defects to Conservatives

18 May 2023

The number of Conservatives on a council has increased after a former Independent councillor announced she had switched sides.

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Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

Kent MP mocked on Twitter after reminiscing about swimming in sewage

18 May 2023

Professor Brian Cox is among many on social media taking the mickey out of a Kent MP following comments he made on TV last night.

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Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

Farage hints at return to politics – saying Brexit has failed

18 May 2023

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has hinted at a return to frontline politics – saying Brexit has failed.

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Matt Boughton continues as leader

Matt Boughton continues as leader

17 May 2023

The votes of two Independent Alliance councillors have kept Conservatives in power in a key borough.

New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

New Labour leader reveals plan for cabinet

17 May 2023

A new Labour council leaders say he has put together a cabinet residents can ‘rely on’ after winning a majority at the polls.

Former MP says poorer families ‘shouldn’t make a cheese sandwich if they can’t afford it’

Former MP says poorer families ‘shouldn’t make a cheese sandwich if they can’t afford it’

16 May 2023

The ex-Tory MP told families to “live within their means” during a debate on the rising cost of food and drink products.

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‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

‘Tories still banging on about immigration – but it didn’t work in Dover’

15 May 2023

Former leader David Cameron famously urged his party to “stop banging on” about Brexit and immigration – but they show no signs of doing so.

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Litter wardens ‘going for easy pickings’ rake in £500k

Litter wardens ‘going for easy pickings’ rake in £500k

15 May 2023

Litter wardens have been accused of “looking for easy pickings” after raking in half-a-million-pounds in one district during a single year.

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‘Incompetence’ claim as council ‘misses out’ on £1.9m

‘Incompetence’ claim as council ‘misses out’ on £1.9m

14 May 2023

A developer made £1.9m after purchasing a property from a council and selling it on.

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New Labour leaders elected

New Labour leaders elected

13 May 2023

A new leadership team has been announced for the opposition party in Dartford.

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

Man charged with damaging ULEZ cameras

12 May 2023

A man has been charged with damaging ULEZ cameras after a police operation was launched to track down vandals.

Former MP Paul Clark jailed over child abuse images shame

Former MP Paul Clark jailed over child abuse images shame

12 May 2023

A former long-standing Kent MP has been sent to prison for possessing nearly 1,500 child sex abuse images.

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Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

Councillor’s conduct branded ‘inappropriate’ after complaints from women

12 May 2023

A councillor made comments about a woman’s appearance before moving her wedding bands around her finger, a report reveals.

Weakened borough Tories seek to hold on to power

Weakened borough Tories seek to hold on to power

11 May 2023

Tories look set to remain in charge of a borough council despite suffering losses which left no political party with overall control.

Historic market set for high street return

Historic market set for high street return

11 May 2023

Traders are set to return to a historic market after those behind the decision to break it up suffered a heavy defeat at the local elections.

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Coalition on the cards as Labour wins big and Tory vote tumbles

Coalition on the cards as Labour wins big and Tory vote tumbles

10 May 2023

Discussions to form a centre-left coalition council have begun after the Conservatives were ousted as the leading party at last week’s elections.

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‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

‘Wide coalition’ most likely following election of new leaders

10 May 2023

Party leaders are in favour of a Swale rainbow coalition continuing following council elections last week.

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What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

What can we expect from Kent's first ‘Green’ council?

10 May 2023

The Greens now form the largest party at one Kent council – so what can we expect from the new administration?

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