Tory sources allege that Dover MP Natalie Elphicke crossed the floor because she was not given a post running housing policyTory defector Natalie Elphicke stormed out of the party and joined Labour because she was...
Read MoreParty leader welcomes MP in Dover speech as he announces plan to replace Rwanda scheme with new border-security unitUK politics live – latest updatesThe Labour party should be “less tribal” and be open to...
Read MoreMinisters said to have dropped opposition to inquiry into alleged assaults and mistreatment of people at Manston centreThe Home Office is to concede to demands for a statutory inquiry into alleged assaults and mistreatment of...
Read MoreOfficial report finds new and worse failures to spot danger of officer who kidnapped and murdered Sarah EverardAn official report has revealed new and damning failures by police who missed Wayne Couzens’ prolific sexual...
Read MoreOrganisers call for ‘national effort’ to protest against low supermarket prices and cheap imports from post-Brexit dealsFarmers unhappy at low supermarket prices and cheap food imports from post-Brexit trade deals...
Read MoreInspired by French action, British campaigners say they will continue slow tractor protests after Dover roads were blockedFarmers say there will be further French-style blockades following a slow tractor protest at Dover against...
Read MoreMPs told that new EU Entry-Exit System could lead to gridlocked roads in Kent town if scheme goes ahead as plannedTourists heading to Europe could face waits of up to 14 hours at border controls under a new scheme due to come in...
Read MoreUnlawful practice still used in Kent was condemned after more than 200 went missing from accommodationUK politics live – latest updatesThe Home Office has placed more than 100 lone asylum-seeker children in hotels in...
Read MoreJudge says Home Office may only use housing arrangement for ‘very short periods in true emergency situations’UK politics live – latest updatesThe Home Office’s “routine” housing of...
Read MorePaintings were considered too welcoming at Kent centre for lone children arriving in UKUK politics live – latest updatesMurals of cartoon characters including Mickey Mouse and Baloo from The Jungle Book painted on the...
Read MoreUtility’s head says demand for drinking water has risen 20% since pandemic, outpacing supplyA water company has blamed more people working from home post-pandemic for a new hosepipe ban.South East Water, which supplies...
Read MoreChief inspector of immigration says there is ‘real danger’ that inhumane and dangerous conditions will return at Kent facilitySuella Braverman is facing the “real danger” that conditions for asylum...
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