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Is it time to find another way, Prime Minister?

Is it time to find another way, Prime Minister?

A Kent MP says it’s time to find another solution to deal with asylum seekers after the Rwanda deal was ruled unlawful by Supreme Court judges.

Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

Rishi scraps HS2 to save £36bn – but will Kent benefit?

KentOnline political editor Paul Francis has given his verdict on the Prime Minister’s Conservative Party conference speech.

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‘PM risks a red wall in Kent if issues like migration and traffic aren’t tackled’

‘PM risks a red wall in Kent if issues like migration and traffic aren’t tackled’

The Tories must get a grip of the county’s most important issues to ensure its ‘safe’ Kent seats remain so, writes political editor Paul Francis.

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'PM’s decision to delay petrol car ban didn’t have desired effect’

'PM’s decision to delay petrol car ban didn’t have desired effect’

The PM probably expected a better reaction to delaying net zero targets, but Paul Francis says voters can be unforgiving over U-turns on key policies.

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‘Labour not shying away from migration debate in latest bid to take power’

‘Labour not shying away from migration debate in latest bid to take power’

It’s a topic that often divides voters, but Sir Keir Starmer wasn’t afraid to set out his party’s stance on immigration, writes Paul Francis.

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‘Council on brink of bankruptcy should be shouting from rooftops about its plight’

‘Council on brink of bankruptcy should be shouting from rooftops about its plight’

As Birmingham County Council declares bankruptcy, political editor Paul Francis questions why KCC has gone quiet on its own well-documented struggles.

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‘Concrete crisis highlights lack of transparency with academies’

‘Concrete crisis highlights lack of transparency with academies’

The crisis surrounding concrete used in school buildings has highlighted another issue within our education system, according to our political editor.

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‘Lack of funding for grassroots football is open goal for government’s opponents’

‘Lack of funding for grassroots football is open goal for government’s opponents’

England’s Lionesses have inspired a generation of youngsters – but political editor Paul Francis asks if dwindling facilities can cope with demand.

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‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

‘Government’s so-called small boats week unravelled spectacularly with deaths and grim milestone’

A showcase of how the government is tackling the small boats crisis coincided with record crossings and tragedy in the Channel, writes Paul Francis.

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