Kent Politics Podcast

Join us this week as we host a heated debate between two pivotal figures in local government: KCC leader Linden Kemkaran and Medway Council chief Vince Maple. From controversial local government reorganisation plans to financial challenges facing both councils, no stone is left unturned. We also tackle major issues like the proposed 140Km undersea cable for renewable energy and fears over potential library closures.

In this week’s episode, join Simon and the team as they unravel the complexities surrounding local government reorganisation, delve into the potential sale of a major office by cash-strapped KCC, and explore rumours swirling around Westminster about Keir Starmer’s leadership. With special guest Roger Gough, former leader of Kent County Council, gain insider insights on Reform UK’s challenges and what lies ahead for Kent politics.

Political drama, local intrigue, and big changes—this week’s Kent Politics Podcast has it all!

Join Simon and the team as they unpack Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ pointed remarks about Kent County Council, examine Southern Water’s sewage monitoring mishap in Whitstable, and discuss a £50 million biofuels plant set to transform Kingsnorth. Special guest Andrew Kennedy reflects on the Conservatives’ dramatic loss to Reform UK and what it means for Kent’s political future.

In this week’s episode, join the team along with special guest MP Naushaba Khan as they unpack ongoing turmoil at County Hall, debate rising parking fees in Canterbury, and discuss housing challenges across Gillingham. Hear first-hand insights into how national politics impacts local communities, from council infighting to everyday issues facing residents.

This week on the Kent Politics Podcast, our panel dives into explosive leaked footage that has rocked county hall, examines fierce debates over housing developments at University of Kent land, and unpacks dramatic scenes from anti-migrant protests in Medway. Special guest Sojan Joseph MP joins to discuss why seven MPs are demanding leader Linden Kemkaran’s resignation—and what it means for local democracy.

Join Simon and the team this week, as they unravel a costly clerical blunder in Birchington Parish Council, dive into Medway’s heated debate over flags and identity, and hear from Chancellor Rachel Reeves on plans to fast-track the Lower Thames Crossing. Special guest Amelia Randall opens up about her dramatic switch from Reform UK to UKIP, sharing candid insights on party unity, Christian values in politics, immigration—and even her psychic abilities.

This week on the Kent Politics Podcast, we dive into dramatic local changes: high street challenges, council defections to Reform UK, and fallout from the Conservative Party conference. Special guest Councillor Robbie Lammas shares his journey from Tory loyalist to Reform advocate, revealing why trust in traditional parties is eroding and what it means for ordinary voters. Plus, hear insights on Medway controversies, national security concerns after a tragic attack in Manchester, and analysis of Kemi Badenoch’s future as Conservative leader.

In this week’s Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and the team dig into local planning controversies, council debt woes totalling £2.3 billion, and a family’s fight for suitable housing. Special guest Martin Baxter from Electoral Calculus unpacks fresh polling data showing how tactical voting could swing key seats in 2029—and why anti-Reform sentiment is influencing surprising alliances between Labour and Conservative voters.

In this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we dive into Thanet Council’s £6.1 million green campus plans, Medway’s controversial local government reorganisation, and new moves to bring back Channel Tunnel train services. Special guest MP Richard Tice from Reform UK shares his thoughts on immigration reform, public spending cuts, and why his party is shaking up national politics.

In this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we unpack Sevenoaks’ dramatic new housing targets, Medway Council’s bold moves towards independence, and Kent Police’s struggle to define “rural” in a county transformed by development. Special guest Sean Holden joins us for an unfiltered analysis on Conservative Party woes, Reform UK’s rise, and whether leadership changes can save either major party before the next election.