Paul Francis

There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.

A council leader has revealed he has been sounded out about taking over from one of the county’s best-known MPs.

With a general election looming this year, political editor Paul Francis explores the potential impact of its timing on the Conservatives’ chances.

KentOnline’s political editor examines the fall-out of the local elections and what it means for all the major parties.

The “perplexing” decision to carry out border checks 22 miles inland has caused much political wrangling, writes columnist Paul Francis…

Political editor Paul Francis says Natalie Elphicke’s “baffling and futile” defection to Labour is far from the coup Keir Starmer hoped it would be…

A long-awaited ban on the live export of animals is finally set to come into force - 50 years after campaigners started fighting for the rule.

Eurostar could face new rivals after Eurotunnel said it was prepared to offer £50m to help other operators run trains across Channel.

As the country grapples with a cost-of-living crisis, recession and NHS delays, the ‘minister for common sense’ has been busy… banning lanyards.

The government has been urged to do more to clarify arrangements for new post-Brexit border checks in Kent.