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Reform UK councillors select new leader in Kent

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Michael Keohan |Simon Finlay

Reform UK has chosen the next leader of Kent County Council (KCC). Maidstone South East representative Linden Kemkaran was picked by the party's councillors on Thursday from six potential candidates. Kemkaran said she would be looking at ways to save money at the authority, calling council tax "a massive bill". She also said she saw having a Ukrainian flag in the council chamber as a "distraction".
Reform UK councillors select new leader in Kent

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Michael Keohan |Simon Finlay

Reform UK has chosen the next leader of Kent County Council (KCC). Maidstone South East representative Linden Kemkaran was picked by the party's councillors on Thursday from six potential candidates. The party saw 57 new councillors elected on 2 May, when the Conservatives' previous 57 councillors were reduced to just five. All 72 electoral divisions across the county were up for election, equating to 81 councillors in total on 1 May. The Conservatives had held control of the council for 28 years.
Mayor calls for PM to visit Calais migrant camps

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Michael Keohan |Simon Jones |South East

A mayor in Calais has called on Sir Keir Starmer to visit the region to better understand the impact of small boat crossings in northern France. In a message to the prime minister, the mayor of Ambleteuse, Stéphane Pinto, said co-operation between the two countries was "a must". Home Office Minister Dame Angela Eagle said the UK government had "ramped up" its work with French authorities, revealing French police had stopped 28,000 small boat crossings last year.
Suspended Dover councillor quits to sit as independent

Jan 17, 2025 | msn.com | Michael Keohan
Council debates devolution and new mayor proposals

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Michael Keohan

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Council debates devolution and new mayor proposals

Jan 9, 2025 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Michael Keohan

KCC will need to inform the government if it wishes to apply for a fast-track devolution scheme by the Friday deadline [BBC]Kent County Council (KCC) is meeting for an extraordinary session to debate the government's Devolution White Paper, which could see councils scrapped in favour of unitary authorities overseen by a mayor. The meeting, taking place on Thursday afternoon, is also discussing delaying county council elections planned for May 2025 until after a new regional mayor is elected.
Castle owner seeks independence after tax changes

Dec 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Michael Keohan

The owner of a castle in Kent says she plans to write to the King to ask him to grant independence to her estate after the government abolished non-dom tax status. Ann Kaplan Mulholland said scrapping the tax regime meant it was not "viable" for her to remain in the UK.
Council rated 'good' in social housing inspection

Nov 28, 2024 | msn.com | Michael Keohan

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Starmer 'determined' to keep Calais border checks

Nov 22, 2024 | msn.com | Michael Keohan

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'Bionic lord' to meet health secretary over limb loss

Nov 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Michael Keohan

Lord Mackinlay of Richborough, who lost his hands and feet after a life-threatening episode of sepsis, is to meet the health secretary later to campaign for better limb loss support from the NHS. Craig Mackinlay will meet Wes Streeting alongside Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead and 10-year-old Tony Hudgell, who lost his legs after suffering abuse from his biological parents.