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Kent Fire Authority in Chaos After Councillor Suspension

11/12/2025

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Reform UK's suspension of multiple Kent councillors has left the Kent and Medway Fire Authority unable to make significant spending decisions, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
The Fire Brigades Union described the authority as "in disarray" after the removal of five members, including the chair and vice-chair.
Council leader Linden Kemkaran criticized the concerns as "nonsense."
Kemkaran said that new members will be appointed soon.

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Reform UK's suspension of multiple Kent councillors has left the Kent and Medway Fire Authority unable to make significant spending decisions, according to the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).
The Fire Brigades Union described the authority as "in disarray" after the removal of five members, including the chair and vice-chair.
Council leader Linden Kemkaran criticized the concerns as "nonsense."
Kemkaran said that new members will be appointed soon.