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Defections but no drama as Kent's quiet election battle goes on

Defections but no drama as Kent's quiet election battle goes on

01 June 2017

More tales from the campaign trail as the parties battle for your vote

For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

01 June 2017

Ever wanted to "own" a vintage Tory? Here's your chance.

Battle of Medway boycott follows Sure Start decision

Battle of Medway boycott follows Sure Start decision

31 May 2017

Opposition councillors are set to boycott the Battle of Medway events following a decision to move ahead with a consultation on Sure Start closures.

Kent's electoral wasteland

Kent's electoral wasteland

31 May 2017

What a difference a couple of years make... as we compare the big hitters that visited Kent for the 2015 general election and now.

Labour pledge to reconsider crossing

Labour pledge to reconsider crossing

31 May 2017

Labour has said it will re-examine the decision to approve a new Lower Thames Crossing linking Kent and Essex if it is elected.

Immigration pledge triggers alarm bells

Immigration pledge triggers alarm bells

31 May 2017

Industries across Kent are fearful about election pledges to limit the number of migrants to the UK.

Sure Start cuts move forward

Sure Start cuts move forward

31 May 2017

Councillors voted to move ahead with a consultation to close Medway’s 19 Sure Start centres to create four 'super hubs' - despite strong opposition.

Ukip councillor defects to Conservatives

Ukip councillor defects to Conservatives

30 May 2017

A local authority councillor has decided to make the move from Ukip to become a Tory amid claims of broken promises.

Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

30 May 2017

As polling day draws closer, two would-be MPs give their take on what's in store for the final phase of the race for the keys to 10 Downing Street.

'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

30 May 2017

A councillor says elected members - who receive a basic allowance of £12,805 - should be paid more to encourage younger people to stand for election.

Return of scenic railway plan to help boost park

Return of scenic railway plan to help boost park

29 May 2017

Ambitious plans have been revealed for a scenic railway to return to a popular recreation spot.

Did your child write this letter?

Did your child write this letter?

26 May 2017

A council would like to respond to a handwritten letter from a child who has asked for a play park to be built but failed to leave any contact details

‘Wait and see’ approach to uncertain post-EU world

‘Wait and see’ approach to uncertain post-EU world

26 May 2017

A year after the vote to leave, little is known about what post-Brexit life will be like and businesses are struggling to prepare.

Election campaigning resumes after terror attack

Election campaigning resumes after terror attack

26 May 2017

General election campaigning, which was suspended following Monday's terror atrocity in Manchester, is resuming today.

Big three embark on war of words

Big three embark on war of words

26 May 2017

There are several key battlegrounds where the political parties are hoping to win votes in Kent for the general election on June 8.

'Time to drop Stack park' - councillor

'Time to drop Stack park' - councillor

25 May 2017

Plans for a huge lorry park off the M20 to ease delays during Operation Stack should be reviewed or even dropped, a councillor has claimed.

Mischievous vandals target election poster

Mischievous vandals target election poster

25 May 2017

Vandals with a sense of humour have been adding their own flourishes to a prospective parliamentary candidate's campaign posters.

Campaigning on hold after terror attack

Campaigning on hold after terror attack

23 May 2017

Campaigning for next month's general election could remain suspended tomorrow with hustings events planned in next two days.

Authority apologises for election 'administrative error'

Authority apologises for election 'administrative error'

23 May 2017

A local authority has apologised after letters sent out to voters contained information about other people.

Is the lady for turning?

Is the lady for turning?

22 May 2017

Tory leader Theresa May is facing accusations of a U-turn over her social care reforms - and what people should pay.

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