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2015 Election

The 2015 General Election has attracted great interest on the Isle of Wight with six candidates currently in the running to take the largest constituency seat in the country, with 110,000 Islanders of voting age.

Below are the articles published in the run up to the 2015 General Election.

2015 election results

We also have our detailed break down of the Isle of Wight election results and our live, as-it-happened coverage of the count.

6, May 2015·1 min read

Don’t know who to vote for? This online vote matcher claims to help

A quick and simple online quiz will match your views with the policies of political parties and could help you decide who to vote for in the General Election.

Iain McKie - Andrew Turner debate challenge

8, April 2015·1 min read

UKIP candidate challenges Andrew Turner to Head-to-Head debate (Video)

Iain McKie tells OnTheWight that whoever accepted his written invitation to debate with Andrew Turner wouldn't open the door more that 3-4 inches.

Andrew Turner leaflet handed out to Red Jet customers - sparklypips

31, March 2015·1 min read

Andrew Turner’s volunteers blitz cross-Solent travellers – without permission

Andrew Turner's volunteers were out in force yesterday, trying to get people to vote for him by handing out leaflets, including at Fishbourne - sadly they didn't have permission.

19, March 2015·3 min read

Fuel depot concerns taken on board

Independent prospective parliamentary candidate Ian Stephens has been listening to problems the Island's only fuel depot faces and pledges to help find a solution.

7, May 2015·1 min read

Live coverage of the Isle of Wight election count

We're reporting live from the Count in Newport. Stay with us throughout the night for live text and video updates. Keep this page open and you'll be alerted when new updates are added.

26, April 2015·1 min read

Turner insider’s leaked-letter makes damaging allegations

There are so many explosive allegations in this leaked letter, written by a Conservative insider currently within Andrew Turner's campaign team, that it's impossible to summarise.

28, January 2015·4 min read

Coverage of Labour Party election campaign launch

Follow the live updates from the launch of the Isle of Wight Labour Party election campaign.

12, March 2015·1 min read

IW Labour welcomes ‘no second jobs for Labour MPs after general election’

The Isle of Wight Labour Party welcomes their leader Ed Miliband's stance over second jobs for MPs.

Vix Lowthion and IW Green party 1940s tea party

31, March 2015·1 min read

Green Party celebrate the birth of the NHS at 1940s tea party

The Isle of Wight Green Party prospective parliamentary candidate, Vix Lowthion, reminds us to "not forget what a fantastic institution the NHS is for everyone in our country today".

3, February 2015·1 min read

IW Labour candidate promises new deal to protect private tenants

Labour candidate Stewart Blackmore says, "Labour will ensure that three year secure tenancies with limits on rent increases will become the norm" if they are in power after the 2015 election.

24, February 2015·1 min read

UKIP attack on former council leader over £500k blunder

Following a council officer error, when over half a million pounds was paid to a bankrupt company, the Isle of Wight council are in the process of recovering the money through the courts. The latest hearing has been adjourned until 16th March. Prospective parliamentary candidate Iain McKie shares his views on the situation.

17, March 2015·1 min read

UKIP candidate support for ‘no income tax for minimum wage workers’

An Australian-style immigration system, the re-introduction of grammar schools and the establishment of Island-based community hospitals are some of the other items in Iain McKie's manifesto.

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