MPs last night voted for the Island to have two Island MPs.
As previewed by Andrew Turner yesterday, the MPs voted to split the Island constituency in two, not split the time of one of those MPs with the Mainland. This was seen as a concession to the Lords, who in January voted to keep the Isle of Wight separate.
Many on the Island felt that, with only one MP for the Isle of Wight, the people of the Island were under-represented as their vote counted for less, compared with other areas of the UK.
Back in August, VB put out an opinion piece arguing for two dedicated MPs for the Island, unpopular with some at the time. Some labelled the two Island MPs idea TwoWight.
Last night’s voting and other details are available from PA.
Before it becomes law, it still must be voted through the House of Lords.
