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General Election: Huge upset in Kent seat

General Election: Huge upset in Kent seat

09 June 2017

An MP who has held his seat since 1987 is today out of a job - after Julian Brazier lost to Labour in Canterbury in a huge shock.

Kent University politics expert: Labour won ground offensive

Kent University politics expert: Labour won ground offensive

09 June 2017

In a city that provided the biggest election upset, a university expert says the wo "catastrophic" will forever be associated with the Tory campaign.

So who is single mum who pulled off astonishing election upset?

So who is single mum who pulled off astonishing election upset?

09 June 2017

Mum-of-two and former teaching assistant Rosie Duffield is the darling of Labour as she delivers shock election result.

Analysis: How the 'Brexit election' affects Kent

Analysis: How the 'Brexit election' affects Kent

08 June 2017

Political editor Paul Francis takes a look at the highs and lows of election night, and analyses what it all means for our county.

Highs and lows of Kent's election night

Highs and lows of Kent's election night

08 June 2017

It was a night of high drama, as a key Tory stronghold fell to Labour. See how your constituency fared in the election.

Labour in election win

Labour in election win

08 June 2017

The Labour Party were the clear winners of a mock general election held at a Kent secondary school where pupils of all ages were able to have a say.

Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

Polls open as thousands prepare to vote in Kent

08 June 2017

Polling stations opened across the county today - with the future of the nation after Brexit at stake.

Election results in Kent: estimated times

Election results in Kent: estimated times

08 June 2017

It could be a long night for voters and candidates in Medway and Kent.

Shock exit poll predicts Tory victory - but no overall majority

Shock exit poll predicts Tory victory - but no overall majority

08 June 2017

Exit polls have predicted the Tories will win the election - but without an overall majority.

How Kent's electoral tussle panned out

How Kent's electoral tussle panned out

07 June 2017

KentOnline political editor Paul Francis takes a look back at Kent's campaign trail... as we prepare to vote.

Campaign pranksters bid farewell to stunt

Campaign pranksters bid farewell to stunt

07 June 2017

A group of pranksters who have targeted a parliamentary candidate's campaign posters have bid farewell to the stunt as polls open.

More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

07 June 2017

A Conservative pledge to end the ban on new selective schools continues to divide opinion in Kent

Candidates go head-to-head at hustings

Candidates go head-to-head at hustings

07 June 2017

Churches Together hosted a hustings meeting with the candidates for Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

06 June 2017

Despite a stuttering campaign, people think the Conservatives are best placed to handle Brexit, say Kent voters.

Labour deny crossing reports

Labour deny crossing reports

05 June 2017

The party has clarified its stance on the Lower Thames Crossing after the shadow transport secretary suggested it should be reconsidered.

Theresa May structure erected on white cliffs

Theresa May structure erected on white cliffs

05 June 2017

A huge statue of Theresa May flicking the V sign has been erected on the White Cliffs of Dover in a bizarre stunt.

Farage hints at return to frontline politics

Farage hints at return to frontline politics

05 June 2017

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage says he would consider returning to frontline politics - if the Prime Minister fails to deliver a deal on Brexit.

Candidate attacked over Muslim comments

Candidate attacked over Muslim comments

05 June 2017

An election candidate has come under fire after claiming British Muslims should come forward to report extremists in their midst.

Video: Ashford candidates make their case

Video: Ashford candidates make their case

05 June 2017

Candidates from five parties contesting the Ashford constituency at the general election have made their pitches to voters

Conservatives poised for convincing win in Kent: exclusive poll

Conservatives poised for convincing win in Kent: exclusive poll

05 June 2017

Kent looks set to stay blue in this week's election - bolstered by former Ukip supporters.

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