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Who's backing Boris? Kent MPs declare support

Who's backing Boris? Kent MPs declare support

20 October 2022

Boris Johnson is reportedly eyeing up a bid to lead the Conservative Party again following Liz Truss' resignation – here's who our MPs are backing.

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Marsh Family sing about Suella Braverman's dramatic exit

Marsh Family sing about Suella Braverman's dramatic exit

20 October 2022

The Marsh Family, a family of six well-known for singing on social media, have released a catchy cover after the Home Secretary's resignation.

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Kent MPs rebel against government amid chaotic voting scenes

Kent MPs rebel against government amid chaotic voting scenes

19 October 2022

Two Kent MPs have rebelled against the government in a vital vote, amid reports of chaotic scenes in the voting lobby.

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Council offices closed until December

Council offices closed until December

19 October 2022

Asbestos discovered around windows during a £1.9m revamp has closed council offices until December.

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Council back to drawing board on Local Plan

Council back to drawing board on Local Plan

19 October 2022

A local authority has set a blueprint for where future development will go back a stage following political scrapping.

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UK 'risks food safety catastrophe' without proper border checks

UK 'risks food safety catastrophe' without proper border checks

19 October 2022

An MP is calling for more stringent health checks on food imports after raw animal products were found in lorries 'dripping with blood'.

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Council's development arm accused of £575k 'rip off'

Council's development arm accused of £575k 'rip off'

17 October 2022

A local authority's own development company wants to slash the infrastructure contributions it will be paying for a new housing scheme.

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Comment: 'MPs need to ask – what's the point in Liz Truss?'

Comment: 'MPs need to ask – what's the point in Liz Truss?'

17 October 2022

KentOnline's political editor Paul Francis says the signs are not looking good for Liz Truss and the end may come sooner rather than later.

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Bills help slashed and tax cut binned as mini budget ripped up

Bills help slashed and tax cut binned as mini budget ripped up

17 October 2022

The Chancellor has announced his plans to scrap nearly all of the measures outlined in the mini-budget just three weeks ago.

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'No regrets in life...I still back the PM'

'No regrets in life...I still back the PM'

14 October 2022

Despite the latest U-turns and the sacking of her chancellor, one Kent MP says Prime Minister Liz Truss still has his 100% backing.

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Government u-turn on tax plan

Government u-turn on tax plan

14 October 2022

Prime Minsiter Liz Truss confirmed a u-turn on her mini budget as she welcomes her new Chancellor.

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'I just expected better from the party'

'I just expected better from the party'

14 October 2022

A councillor has quit Labour to stand as an independent over claims she was unhappy with how the local party was conducting itself.

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MP asks government to intervene over homes plan

MP asks government to intervene over homes plan

14 October 2022

A politician has requested a proposal for 250 homes - some on playing fields - is called in, while protesters threaten legal action.

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Government's investment zone plan for Kent is 'an attack on nature'

Government's investment zone plan for Kent is 'an attack on nature'

14 October 2022

A wildlife charity has hit out at government plans to make Kent an 'investment zone' saying it would be a "full-scale attack on nature".

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Battle for future of docks 'will end up in court'

Battle for future of docks 'will end up in court'

14 October 2022

A top councillor is warning that court action is inevitable over the future of a closure-threatened commercial docks.

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'The PM and Chancellor are stuck in cul-de-sac with no escape'

'The PM and Chancellor are stuck in cul-de-sac with no escape'

14 October 2022

As the Chancellor jets back early from the US amid rumours of another u-turn Liz Truss faces a fight to regain control of her premiership.

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MP moves to back under fire Liz Truss

MP moves to back under fire Liz Truss

13 October 2022

One of the county's Tory MPs says people should give the beleaguered PM a fair hearing amid growing unhappiness over her performance.

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Key dates confirmed for delayed planning blueprint

Key dates confirmed for delayed planning blueprint

12 October 2022

A long-delayed planning blueprint for 28,500 homes may not be adopted for at least another three years after draft plans were dramatically dropped.

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Kent faces port road chaos 'for a very long time'

Kent faces port road chaos 'for a very long time'

12 October 2022

MPs have been warned there could be another summer of disruption and delays for travellers crossing the Channel from Dover.

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Further £7m needed to keep swimming pool revamp afloat

Further £7m needed to keep swimming pool revamp afloat

12 October 2022

The future of a leisure centre redevelopment is being considered as spiralling costs means it is set to cost five times more than first thought.

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