This week we have a special general election edition of the Kent Politics Podcast offering a unique and topical take on how the county will play a major role.

From Labour launching its national campaign in Medway to how the electoral map of Kent could change dramatically, our experts share their views.

Special guest is county and borough councillor Lauren Sullivan (Lab) who is aiming to unseat sitting MP Adam Holloway (Con) in Gravesham* on July 4.

She talks about how she got into politics and the change she hopes to bring if elected to parliament.

A key aim is to tackle issues surrounding affordable housing in her constituency and beyond.

The podcast, which launched in January, is hosted by Kent Council Council local democracy reporter Simon Finlay.

He is joined by Daniel Esson, who covers borough and district councils, and Robert Boddy who reports on Medway Council.

KM political editor Paul Francis gives his take on the big issues and what people need to keep an eye out for in the coming weeks.

You can listen to the podcast at IM Listening, or download it from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and TuneIn – just search for Kent Politics Podcast.

New episodes are available each Friday.

For the latest news from the campaign trail and to find out what’s going on across Kent politics, visit our dedicated website.

Also don’t forget to tune into our highly-respected Kent Politics Show which airs on KMTV each Friday evening.

*Also standing in Gravesham are Ukonu Elisha Obasi (Lib Dem) and Matthew Fraser Moat (Reform).