The Week in Medway Politics, 17 March

Register to vote or face our wrath. https://t.co/JRhBayLOAf

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 10, 2019

With 50ish days to #MedwayElects19 you believe that the likely outcome will be

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 10, 2019

Awks. https://t.co/8bXUykcGgt

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 10, 2019

We don't want to say Cllr Franklin hasn't taken the news of his expulsion well but.. pic.twitter.com/tGYbjIDZhM

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 11, 2019

This means Peninsula has by far the highest number of declared candidates, with 12 on the ballot paper so far, and several more still likely to be added.

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 11, 2019

In a strange turn of events, @MedwayTories have actually released a manifesto! It's only a single page, but a manifesto is better than no manifesto. https://t.co/39Jhfs7fSy

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 12, 2019

50 Days until #MedwayElects19 #LocalElections19 #LE19 and #ShitShowTheVote https://t.co/1hNixoUcBG

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 13, 2019

We are delighted to see John George has obtained a map of wards that actually exist and has officially announced himself as a candidate for Strood North rather than Strood West. pic.twitter.com/9ioxeRIyql

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 13, 2019

#MedwayElectsEuros19! https://t.co/bXdYxSlhWc

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 13, 2019

We're hearing that expelled @MedwayTories candidate Michael Franklin is indeed intending to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections. Because of course he is. #MedwayElects19

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 13, 2019

If you would like to help us get over the line, and to help us ensure we can cover April's Cabinet meeting, please consider donating – whether a one-off or a small monthly amount – as it really does help: https://t.co/MqQy73junc

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 14, 2019

"This might be difficult, if the candidate is being unreasonable, or unwilling to view their behaviour as anything other than reasonable. And would be more likely to see this blog as an attack, rather than an opportunity to learn.." https://t.co/K0hup7HZwk

— The Political Medway (@MedwayPolitics) March 15, 2019

This story made national news today.

Interesting take from Cllr Alan Jarrett, leader of Medway Council, who calls colleague's racist views "foolish rather than malicious."

Read the rest here:https://t.co/ppueQKImzf @TellMamaUK @vincemaple https://t.co/0tClzZKnG3

— Medway Labour (@MedwayLabour) March 11, 2019

Delighted to reveal our candidates for #Peninsula ward in May’s local elections: Clive Gregory, Sonia Hyner and Mohammad Ahmad. #MedwayElects19 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6QCvth4Gmm

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) March 11, 2019

Medway should be a place where everybody – of whatever age – should feel safe. It is time for a change: #VoteGreen in #MedwayElects19 https://t.co/EAf2Xr1Umm

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) March 12, 2019

It is surprising that a Council run by the Tories – the self-proclaimed 'party of business' – cannot provide the financial info requested. Time for a change in May? https://t.co/QSk2I4O9KG

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) March 12, 2019

The Medway Green Party have been out in #Hoo with a petition that will be asking for a moratorium on any further housing development on the Peninsula. We will be out again on Saturday morning and will also be posting an online petition soon. pic.twitter.com/oZFe1DQN5e

— Medway Green Party (@medwaygreens) March 14, 2019

Gearing up for a future city status bid, Medway council leader Alan Jarrett tells Julia George why he wants to create a sense of civic pride in the Medway area. https://t.co/3NEof6aL23#BBCSPSE pic.twitter.com/nLupQ2xg5Z

— Sunday Politics South East (@BBCSPSE) March 10, 2019

Following this week's expulsion of a Medway councillor from the Conservative party over alleged islamophobic retweets, Julia George asks the council's Conservative leader Alan Jarrett why the decision to expel him wasn't taken in 2016.https://t.co/DS7hK5nnTl#BBCSPSE pic.twitter.com/fHtCozUMXH

— Sunday Politics South East (@BBCSPSE) March 10, 2019

An investigation into the company's finances continues…https://t.co/CmnsiYmMeM

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) March 11, 2019

Young people don't feel safe in 'dangerous' #Medway towns https://t.co/ltYfUqDprX pic.twitter.com/J6NpyxoTnX

— Medway Messenger (@MedwayMessenger) March 11, 2019

Conservatives in Medway have launched their election campaign by calling for voters to “keep faith in an administration that has kept faith in them”. #LDReporter pic.twitter.com/vZdpCIgrk5

— Dean Kilpatrick (@DemocracyDean) March 12, 2019

Thank you and welldone to our brilliant @Conservatives team for Twydall Ward: Jim Gilbourne, Natalie Jarvis and Mark Joy for organising a brilliant community Quizz evening at the Holy Trinity Church Twydall. Great turn out. A wonderful fun evening thank you. pic.twitter.com/YZl0eWW0NW

— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) March 11, 2019

In between listening to AG advice on Brexit and PM Statement on Brexit EU Withdrawal Agreement delighted to welcome students from Rainham Mark Grammar School to Parliament for a study visit and speak to them about today’s event (still considering AG advice) and do a Q&A with them pic.twitter.com/0cpgu3MLQ0

— Rehman Chishti (@Rehman_Chishti) March 12, 2019