The Latest Breaking News from Kent

Reform suspends four Kent councillors after Guardian publishes leaked video of fierce infighting

Members of Reform’s showcase county council will be investigated after ‘evidence that they brought the party into disrepute’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

Four Reform UK councillors suspended after leaked video shows chaotic council meeting

It comes after video footage of a Kent County Council meeting was leaked over the weekend

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025

Reform council leader says she has launched hunt for ‘cowards’ behind leaked video

Linden Kemkaran told fellow Kent councillors those who disagreed with decisions would have to ‘suck it up’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2025

Two Kent sites earmarked as holding areas in event of EU border system issues

The sites have been chosen as part of long-term efforts to boost Kent’s resilience to problems with Channel crossings.

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2025

Reform UK set to hike council tax in Kent by 5% - despite DOGE-style pledge to cut costs

Kent County Council’s Department of Local Government Efficiency (Dolge) has identified £40m of potential savings - but council tax looks likely to go up next year

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Reform UK likely to raise council tax in Kent despite promise to cut costs

Kent becomes latest local authority controlled by Nigel Farage’s party to signal intention to raise council tax

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Kent ‘down to the bare bones’, says care chief amid council tax rise fears

Nigel Farage’s party ousted the Conservatives at Kent County Council (KCC) in May, with a promise to slash ‘wasteful spending’.

Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025

Rackstraw pips Martin by two points in thrilling Brands Hatch Carrera Cup finale

Both Porsche categories on the British Touring Car support bill enjoyed nail-biting finales in Kent, while a Le Mans winner was victorious in Minis

Autosport · Oct 6, 2025

Nearly two thirds of Tory members want pact with Reform, poll suggests, with close to half supporting full merger – as it happened

Half of Tory members also want Kemi Badenoch to be replaced as Conservative leader

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

Inequality and despair bolster Reform UK in Kent

Letters: Cllr Teresa Murray on how the Reform-run council in Kent is driving hostility towards asylum seekers and dismantling public services. Plus letters from Peter Riddle and Paul Kane

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025