In the special episode of The Kent Politics Podcast, host Simon Finlay sits down with former Conservative MP for Thanet South, Craig Mackinlay, who shares his profound personal and political journey. From a near-fatal battle with sepsis to taking on new challenges in the House of Lords, Mackinlay opens up about his experiences and aspirations.
Unlock the secrets of local governance with the latest episode of the Kent Politics Podcast! 🎙️
Dive into an enlightening discussion on how political decisions impact life in Kent. From tower block refurbishments to controversial traffic enforcement, and heartfelt stories from a young Ukrainian refugee to Tory leadership speculations, this episode covers it all.
Key takeaways include:
– The financial challenges faced by councils and potential solutions under Labour’s new government.
– Insights into local housing developments and their implications for residents.
– An emotional account from a teenager that moved council members to tears.
Don’t miss out on these riveting conversations—tune in now for your dose of political clarity and community matters!
In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, we delve into the pressing issues immigration and local governance. Special guest Katie Lam, new Conservative MP for Weald of Kent, shares her journey from grassroots activism to Parliament. Topics such as the Graveney solar farm controversy and Medway’s development plans are discussed alongside challenges in Kent’s court system and implications of the King’s Speech.
In the latest Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and Dan speak with special guest, Iain Dale who discusses his candidacy withdrawal for Tunbridge Wells and speculates on its possible impact. The episode also covers Labour’s new policies on planning and energy in Kent, local elections, Farage’s Reform Party’s rise, contentious development sites, and challenges at Channel ports due to the new biometric checks. As always it provides a nuanced insight into Kent politics and broader national trends.
Welcome to this special Election episode of The Kent Politics Podcast. After Labour’s historic victory, Simon and the team discuss the shifts in Kent’s political landscape. We dive into an analysis of winners and losers of the night: Conservatives’ rough time losing seats; debates on party rebuilding and how new MPs will influence future directions; and potential leadership contenders post-election. Labour now holds a significant majority but must deliver tangible improvements amid high expectation and the challenge is implementing effective changes without excuses despite their strong parliamentary position. Thanks for tuning in!
In this week’s episode of The Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and the team discuss Medway’s campaign dynamics, hustings insights highlighting environmental concerns and housing issues, general anti-Tory sentiments benefiting Labour, tight races across various constituencies, and polling updates with predictions of significant gains for Labour. The discussion also touches on demographic shifts affecting traditional Conservative strongholds and the limited impact of foreign policy issues on voting behaviour. This week’s Special Guest is Martin Baxter from Electoral Calculus.
In this week’s episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, host Simon Finlay and the team delve into local and national political issues. Discussions include Medway election debates with Labour criticism over Chatham Docks, Folkestone’s green-led council tackling financial challenges, KCC’s ÂŁ80 million savings dilemma affecting services like libraries, candidates avoiding hustings for scrutiny avoidance or safety concerns and Reform UK’s rise impacting Conservative and Labour voter bases. This week’s Special Guest Denise Scott McDonald, discusses her personal journey in politics, focusing on Sevenoaks constituency campaign challenges amidst changing demographics and tactical voting considerations.
In the latest Kent Politics Podcast, we examine Labour’s potential election win and Farage’s influence. Special Guest, Howard Cox of Reform UK sees support in Dover and Deal. Topics include local governance, planning, education costs for children with special needs, housing policies, and a contentious development ban affecting minors and cats. With expert analysis on party manifestos and trust in politics, guest Howard Cox discusses fair fuel pricing and immigration policy ahead of elections amidst deep Tory dissatisfaction.
This week’s Kent Politics Podcast tackles the Chatham Docks plan, Eurostar service suspension in Kent, and KCC finance director Zena Cooke’s exit. Simon and the team discuss these issues as well as Farage’s Reform campaign and the Sunak vs Starmer TV debate. Later in the episode, special guest Cllr David Naghi highlights his political journey and commitment to resolving local struggles with infrastructure and healthcare.
In this episode of the Kent Politics Podcast, Simon and the team delve into Rainham’s business losses due to roadworks, we examine Conservative Election strategies in Medway, Rishi Sunak’s National Service proposal, the debate on lowering the voting age, and Diane Abbott’s Labour Party reinstatement. Special guest George Perfect shares insights on Conservative prospects.