Meridian Parliament

Long-serving Kent MP, Sir Roger Gale, said he is “gravely concerned” about government plans to reform the planning process in order to build more homes.

The ITV Meridian region gains seven additional Westminster seats at this general election as part of a major review of constituency boundaries.

Tracey Crouch said she would pursue ‘a new professional challenge’, and that her reasons for not standing were ‘entirely personal and positive’.