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Former minster 'sleaze' allegations explained

16 November 2021
Former minster 'sleaze' allegations explained

The controversy over MPs' second jobs has focused on what else they have to declare, political editor Paul Francis explains.

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PM cops second jobs backlash at crucial climate summit

12 November 2021
PM cops second jobs backlash at crucial climate summit

The row over MPs' second jobs put the Prime Minister in a tricky position. Our political editor Paul Francis analyses the week in politics.

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The Kent MPs who have second jobs

09 November 2021
The Kent MPs who have second jobs

Thinktanks, rail companies and working as a senior fellow for an American NGO - here are the Kent MPs and their second jobs.

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Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

09 November 2021
Bulked up sewage bill backed by MP

An MP has backed an amended sewage bill, saying he is now satisfied it goes far enough to tackle dumping.

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Questions over PM's judgement after Paterson scandal

05 November 2021
Questions over PM's judgement after Paterson scandal

Political editor Paul Francis analyses the week in politics that was dominated by a 'sleaze row' and yet another u-turn.

MP defends controversial vote on 'sleaze'

04 November 2021
MP defends controversial vote on 'sleaze'

A Kent MP has defended the vote which rejected a recommendation to suspend a backbench colleague - who has subsequently resigned.

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'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

02 November 2021
'Social media will fuel the genocide of my generation'

The 14-year-old daughter of a Kent MP has spoken out about the danger of self-harm content online.

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Lone children going missing from hotels

02 November 2021
Lone children going missing from hotels

Lone child asylum seekers have been going missing from social services-run hotels in Kent.

'Smart' motorway roll-out could stall over safety doubts

02 November 2021
'Smart' motorway roll-out could stall over safety doubts

A five-year moratorium on smart motorway schemes to allow for a proper assessment of their safety has been suggested and could lead to changes on M20.

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Are 'Prosecco People' the new target voter?

29 October 2021
Are 'Prosecco People' the new target voter?

Political editor Paul Francis analyses the week in politics that was dominated by the Chancellor's budget and promises of a spending splurge.

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Budget preview: The key issues for Kent

27 October 2021
Budget preview: The key issues for Kent

The Chancellor will be opening up that famous budget briefcase today but what could it mean for Kent?

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French customs' delays could cause port gridlock

26 October 2021
French customs' delays could cause port gridlock

A Kent port could once again be the focus of frustrating delays for freight in the run-up to Christmas, it has been warned.

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'Out with the yah-boo antics, but will it last?'

23 October 2021
'Out with the yah-boo antics, but will it last?'

Our political editor takes a look back at this week's biggest stories, from a twist in the Manston airport saga to a less confrontational Parliament.

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Eurostar rescue talks discussed joint UK-French intervention

20 October 2021
Eurostar rescue talks discussed joint UK-French intervention

The government discussed the idea of a rescue package for Eurostar after passenger numbers plummeted during the pandemic, an FOI has revealed.

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Unlicensed gun holder's 'vile emails' led MP to beef up security

18 October 2021
Unlicensed gun holder's 'vile emails' led MP to beef up security

A Kent MP has revealed he was forced to change his security arrangements after it was found a constituent who sent vile emails had an unlicensed gun.

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'Constituency surgeries cannot continue in same way'

18 October 2021
'Constituency surgeries cannot continue in same way'

In the wake of the horrific death of Sir David Amess the question of MPs safety and online hatred is back on the agenda.

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'Nowhere was immune when it came to impact of pandemic'

15 October 2021
'Nowhere was immune when it came to impact of pandemic'

The area of Kent where Universal Credit claims rose the most might surprise some, while questions have been asked about the PM's luxury holiday.

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'Fracking could ease energy crisis' says Kent MP

12 October 2021
'Fracking could ease energy crisis' says Kent MP

The controversial process of extracting gas from rocks buried deep beneath the earth's surface could help solve the energy crisis, says a Kent MP.

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Kent Police contracts awarded without open competition

12 October 2021
Kent Police contracts awarded without open competition

Kent Police awarded contracts worth £1.9m for preventative equipment for the force during the pandemic without going through a tendering process.

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'Boris' speech leaves you queasy and wondering what's to come'

08 October 2021
'Boris' speech leaves you queasy and wondering what's to come'

Our political editor takes a look back at this week's biggest stories, from levelling up to Strictly auditions.

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