The Reform UK party in Kent has downplayed the prospects of it winning seats in the county despite a new opinion poll putting it ahead of the Tories.

Businesses say three-month roadworks may finally be at an end but the impact is long lasting with politicians largely ‘uninterested’ in their plight.

Proposals to scrap rules that have stalled the building of thousands of new homes in Kent have left both environmentalists and developers concerned.

On this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast our special guest is Reform UK parliamentary candidate Howard Cox.

Political editor Paul Francis gives his analysis of Labour’s general election manifesto, which he says was more cautious than groundbreaking.

A Kent-based animal charity which came up with the idea behind new cat microchipping laws say it will make a huge difference to pet owners.

Political editor Paul Francis says the Conservative manifesto had a sense of déjà vu, notably on pledges focussed on immigration and asylum-seekers.

A ruling party has been accused of reneging on promises made before being elected after plans to redevelop working docks were given the green light.

The names of 122 candidates will be on ballot papers across Kent when the county goes to the polls at next month’s general election.

We profile the Ashford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Canterbury constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Chatham and Aylesford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Dartford constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Dover and Deal constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

The East Thanet constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Folkestone and Hythe constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Gillingham and Rainham constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

We profile the Gravesham constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

The Herne Bay and Sandwich constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.