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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.

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.

8, April 2015·1 min read

Find out what Independent candidate Ian Stephens has to say in his manifesto

Fracking, a rise in ferry fares and means-testing the elderly are some of the issues Ian Stephens says he opposes in his 2015 election manifesto. Read on to find out more.

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.

31, March 2015·1 min read

2015 Election Writ delivered to the Isle of Wight

A crucial part of the 2015 electoral process, the Writ from the Clerk to the Crown is received on the Isle of Wight.

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".

27, March 2015·1 min read

Andrew Turner’s plea for volunteers to ‘Drive him around between appointments’

This evening's mass emailing from Andrew Turner is asking for help with every major role needed for the 2015 election - with only 41 days to go. Where are his team of supporters?

25, March 2015·2 min read

Why has Andrew Turner vanished from Social Media?

What's happened to Isle of Wight Conservative MP Andrew Turner's social media account? Why has he disappeared so close to the 2015 election?

25, March 2015·1 min read

All candidates confirmed for Sandown Hustings

If you want to see in person how the prospective parliamentary candidates perform under questioning head to Sandown on 20th April.

23, March 2015·1 min read

The Isle of Wight needs a better plan and a Labour Budget says candidate

Isle of Wight Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for the 2015 election , Stewart Blackmore, shares his views on George Osborne's budget.

23, March 2015·1 min read

More Isle of Wight hustings announced

If you're keen to hear what the prospective parliamentary candidates have to say, why not head to the Hustings being held by the Sandown Forum.

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.

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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