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We meet new MP on frontline of Kent’s small boats crisis

We meet new MP on frontline of Kent’s small boats crisis

24 July 2024

We sit down with the new MP on the frontline of Kent’s small boats crisis.

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‘Everyone is shocked by this’ - PM horrified by soldier stabbing

‘Everyone is shocked by this’ - PM horrified by soldier stabbing

24 July 2024

A part of Kent is in shock after a moped rider is believed to have stabbed a soldier as he walked home near an army barracks.

‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

‘Labour don’t represent the working class any more - the Lib Dems do’

07 June 2024

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Lib Dem parliamentary candidate Dave Naghi.

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The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

The return of Farage to the political frontline and what it means for Kent

04 June 2024

After one of recent political history’s most significant U-turns, Nigel Farage proves again that love him or loathe him, he is an astute politician

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Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

Kent MP opens up on breast cancer diagnosis

24 May 2024

An MP has urged women to go to their mammogram appointments following her breast cancer diagnosis and battle.

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Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

Kent Tories facing massive losses at General Election

24 May 2024

Kent Tory MPs are facing massive losses at the general election, according to pollsters.

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What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

What could happen on election day? Experts have their say on Kent Politics Podcast

24 May 2024

In a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, we look at what might happen in the county on July 4.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls general election

22 May 2024

The Prime Minister has announced people will head to the polls for a general election in July.

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Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

Labour backlash as Conservative Kent MP defects

09 May 2024

A Kent MP continues to face a backlash after defecting to the Labour Party – with new and old allies criticising the move and leader Keir Starmer.

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Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

Decision on controversial docks plan pushed back after legal challenge

07 May 2024

A decision on controversial plans to demolish a working docks and replace it with a business park has been delayed after a legal challenge.

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New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

New £12.6m mental health facility will give patients ‘best possible experience’

08 March 2024

A new multi-million pound replacement mental health ward, designed specifically for older patients, has opened.

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‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

‘Extension of vital safety net welcome – but government must find answers’

07 March 2024

A six-month extension to a support scheme helping the most vulnerable people struggling with the cost of living has been been welcomed.

‘No conspiracy why I decided to quit politics…’

‘No conspiracy why I decided to quit politics…’

03 March 2024

One of the county's most prominent MPs has revealed the reasons behind her decision to leave politics after 14 years in Westminster.

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Long-standing councillor to stand to be Kent MP

Long-standing councillor to stand to be Kent MP

01 March 2024

A former council leader has been selected by his party to stand for them at the next general election.

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Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics

Kent Politics Podcast: Tracey Crouch on why she’s stepping away from politics

01 March 2024

In the latest episode of Kent Politics Podcast we speak to Tracey Crouch about her shock decision to not stand at the next election.

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‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

‘We provide a choice beyond the two-party race for Westminster’

27 February 2024

A teacher and mum-of-two is hoping to become the first MP to represent a newly formed Kent constituency at the next general election.

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Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

Kent Politics Podcast: ‘I don’t think Manston will reopen as an airport’

23 February 2024

The leader of Thanet District Council gives his view on the latest developments at Manston Airport on this week's podcast.

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Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

18 February 2024

One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.

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Veteran MP tells podcast that Brexit has gone well

Veteran MP tells podcast that Brexit has gone well

16 February 2024

An outgoing MP has told the Kent Politics Podcast how he feels Brexit has been a success and how current opinion polls are going to be proved wrong.

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School's safety petition aired before MPs after death of pupil, 10

School's safety petition aired before MPs after death of pupil, 10

14 February 2024

A primary school’s petition for road safety measures to be introduced following the death of one of its pupil has been presented to Parliament.

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