The Telegraph has today claimed that Folkestone and Hythe Conservative MP Michael Howard charged the taxpayer £17,351 for "gardening services" at his designated second home in Kent.
"This Thursday's vote is being held in a uniquely febrile climate. It should be about Europe; it will be about the expenses scandal. On both counts, it is a moment to reward the principled…
The Big Questions, BBC1's topical and ethical debate show, is now well into its second series. They will be broadcasting live from Tonbridge on the morning of Sunday, June 7th and they would like to…
These days there are many issues that cannot be tackled just by taking action at home. Making a difference on climate change, international crime and the economy means that we have to work with our…
A Shepway Conservative says he is disgusted with the local Conservatives and has resigned his Romney Marsh seat on Shepway District Council. A by-election will be held on the 4th of June to coincide…
Kent Trading Standards has received of a number of complaints relating to unsolicited emails offering consumers the chance to make additional income by having money transferred into their account…
Local Lib Dem Gary Fuller has written to South Kent College Governor and District & Town Councillor George Bunting calling on him to intercede with the College's management to prevent the…
All Gurkha veterans who retired before 1997 with at least four years' service will be allowed to settle in the UK, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has said. Under the measures, Gurkhas will be allowed to…
Gurkha Justice Campaigners Joanna Lumley, Peter Carroll and Martin Howe have met Prime Minister Gordon Brown this morning prior to a midday announcement by the Home Secretary on a new Government…
At Prime Ministers Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday lunchtime, Prime Minister Gordon Brown promised a statement on a new policy on Gurkha settlement rights by the Home Secretary on…