France says governance of the entire tunnel, should be under French control with the European Court of Justice settling disputes.

Who should look after the safety of the Channel Tunnel?

All aspects of England's society could reopen on June 21, Boris Johnson has announced, so long as the battle against coronavirus continues to go to plan.

Reaction across the South East to Boris Johnson's roadmap out of lockdown

The site has been used to house asylum seekers since September while their claims are being processed.

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration visits Napier Barracks

A new year, a new president in America, a new life outside the EU, and new - and growing  - daily death rates from coronavirus.


The Last Word: January 2021

As 2020 draws to a close, The Last Word looks back at 2020, a year unlike any other.

The Last Word, December 2020

Proposals to site a hub for up to 500 asylum seekers on empty MoD land near the Hampshire village of Barton Stacey has caused local anger on safety grounds. 

Plan for 500 person asylum seeker facility near Barton Stacey village sparks row

The end of the transition period this month will mean a new relationship with Europe begins, which will mean complex challenges for the movement of freight.

County Council says Kent is ready for post-Brexit transition

Ministers outlined proposals for stricter regulations on the transportation of livestock. But some farmers say they will be badly affected by the new controls.

Animal welfare campaigners call for live exports to be banned

In November's episode of The Last Word, ITV Meridian's political correspondent Phil Hornby discusses the coronavirus vaccine and Brexit. 

Watch: The Last Word, November 2020

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.

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