EP121: Political Turmoil in Medway, Social Media Bans and the End-of-Life Debate
The Kent Politics Podcast
Friday, 19 June 2026 - 9 minutes
Kent Politics Podcast: Episode Highlights
Host: Nikki White
Key Topics:
Medway Reform Group Turmoil
- Deputy Leader Robbie Lammas exits the party.
- Criticises Reform for being "unserious" and plagued by internal strife.
- Initially defected from Tories post-2024 elections but now regrets it.
- Plans to sit as an independent with a potential return to Conservatives.
Faversham's Radical Right Movement
- Rise of 'Raise the Colours' movement in Faversham.
- Protests against asylum seekers housing escalate tensions.
- Disruption during Faversham Town Council meeting on sanctuary status.
Social Media Ban for Under 16s
- UK government plans ban on social media access for under 16s by next spring.
- Broad support following consultation; aims to protect youth from harmful content.
- Concerns about balancing education and tech skills development.
Terminally Ill Adults End-of-Life Bill
- Rochester MP Lauren Edwards seeks reintroduction of controversial bill in Parliament.
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