politics

Liberal Democrats Win Tunbridge Wells as Conservatives Hold Tonbridge

The new MP for Tunbridge Wells is the Liberal Democrat, Mike Martin, who told journalists that an “earthquake” has hit politics after he comfortably defeated the Conservatives by around 10,000 votes.  The constituency of Tunbridge Wells has been Conservative since it was created in 1974, having been combined with Tonbridge before that. Tunbridge Wells becomes … Continue reading Liberal Democrats Win Tunbridge Wells as Conservatives Hold Tonbridge Southborough News …


Greg Clark Departs as Tunbridge Wells MP

Local Conservative Party members will choose a new candidate for Tunbridge Wells after Greg Clark announced last week that he would be stepping down after 19 years as the town’s MP. On Tuesday evening the LBC presenter Iain Dale said he was leaving his show to attempt to be selected to run for the Conservatives. … Continue reading Greg Clark Departs as Tunbridge Wells MP Southborough News …


Labour’s Hugo Pound Bids to be Tunbridge Wells MP

The Labour Party has launched its General Election campaign in Tunbridge Wells, arguing that its plans to step up house building should include some development of Green Belt land. Labour’s Parliamentary candidate, Hugo Pound (pictured below) said: “We stopped the sprawl of joining Tunbridge Wells to Pembury in a recent application…so we protected the Green … Continue reading Labour’s Hugo Pound Bids to be Tunbridge Wells MP Southborough News …


Hear What Local Politicians Really Think!

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council elections take place on Thursday – and the podcast “West Kent Talking” has just been released containing frank interviews with leaders of the key parties to help voters make their choice. The Liberal Democrats currently have effective control of most council decisions thanks to a coalition deal with the Tunbridge Wells … Continue reading Hear What Local Politicians Really Think! Southborough News …