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Thursday, May 24 2012

Local elections and the AV referendum

Local elections 2011 logoThursday, May 5, is a big day for politics in Kent, with local elections and a referendum on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons.

Will Nick Clegg win his fight for the alternative vote? And who will win control of our councils?

Check this page for all the campaign updates.

Ed Miliband in Gravesend town centreLured by the sweet smell of victory...

Think it's Groundhog Day? Labour leader Ed Miliband has been back in north Kent again this morning.

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Gravesham council count

Kent's election results flood in

Kent's political map was redrawn today with the Conservatives losing overall control of two key councils - but holding sway over the rest of the county.

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George Osborne, Conservative shadow chancellorOsborne visits Priestfield

Chancellor George Osborne will learn about some of the challenges facing the Gills on a visit to the club

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Polling stationWhat the referendum's all about

Why are we having a referendum on the Alternative Vote system and what does it involve?

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Counting the votes at the ballotWill Kent's political map be redrawn?

Our political editor Paul Francis looks at all the councils up for election and gives his view on what will happen.

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Ed MilibandLabour leader brings election campaign to Kent

Ed Miliband takes a tour of Kent, as he attempts to drum up support ahead of key local elections in the county.

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