Kent County Council have on the Government to ‘urgently resolve outstanding issues’ over preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period. 

‘Urgent government action’ needed to prepare Kent for post-Brexit trade

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell voted for Labour’s motion on extending free school meal vouchers until after Easter 2021.

Eastbourne MP Caroline Ansell quits parliamentary role over free school meals

The Prime Minister was keen to promote the health spending confirmation when he spoke to our Political Correspondent Phil Hornby.

PM on funding for South's NHS, Covid rules, aviation, and Spitting Image puppet

The Home Office has apologised for a lack of consultation over plans to house migrants at a military barracks in Kent.

Home Office apologises for lack of consultation on barracks housing for migrants

The Government has launched a raft of reforms to the justice system, which could see sexual and violent offenders spending more time in jail.

Justice system reforms will 'reduce crime rate' by tackling reoffending

Students have expressed their frustration after thousands of A-Level results have been downgraded. That's despite record-high results and an increase in the number of students accepted into university.

Backlash as thousands of England A-level results downgraded

More than 30 people have been arrested in connection with people smuggling in the Channel since the start of July. The Home Office told Good Morning Britain that its intelligence unit, based in Calais, is starting to "deliver results".

More than 30 arrests since July in crackdown on people smuggling across Channel

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It comes as ITV News Meridian captured footage of boatloads of migrants heading to Dover on Thursday. One dinghy, designed for four people, was packed. One man was so desperate, he threw himself into the water to try to reach the boat ITV crew were on.

Calls for more cooperation with French as migrant crossings reach 'crisis' point

The MP for Maidenhead Theresa May has spoken up in Parliament calling for stricter penalties for dangerous drivers who cause deaths. Two of her constituents who have lost relatives are backing the campaign. The maximum sentence at present is 14 years.

Theresa May MP calls for tougher sentences for drivers who kill

17072020 Photo of MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle - Credit: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Archive/PA Images

Lloyd Russell-Moyle said a "campaign by the right-wing media" has made his position as Minister for the Natural Environment "untenable".

Lloyd Russell-Moyle quits Labour frontbench after 'torrent of online hate'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of measures worth up to £30 billion as part of his plan to rescue the economy in the aftermath of coronavirus.

Reaction as Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils plan to rescue the economy

From Saturday July 4, pubs, restaurants and hairdressers will be able to reopen, providing they adhere to Covid secure guidelines.

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers to reopen in the South East on July 4

Rob Martinez, from Bracknell, is waiting for both knees to be replaced. He's been told there's "zero chance" of it taking place this year.

Life 'on hold' for Berkshire man waiting for knee replacement

John Wilson from Buckinghamshire lost his wife to coronavirus a week into the lockdown. He wasn't able to be there in her last moments.

Widower says PM has 'let the country down' by refusing to sack Cummings

Travel restrictions had led to warnings that producers would face labour shortages as many pickers come from overseas.

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