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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.

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".

23, July 2014·1 min read

Green Party’s ‘Open Primary’ selection of parliamentary candidate a first on the Island

It's thought the Open Primary planned for September is the first of its kind on the Isle of Wight.

10, April 2015·1 min read

Has Andrew Turner lost another Election Agent?

There are a few pointers that Andrew Turner's latest Election Agent might have changed. We've asked, but had no reply from him.

7, January 2015·1 min read

Have you registered to vote in the General Election?

Whether you're happy with things the way they are or you want change, your vote can make a difference in the upcoming General Election. Make sure you're registered to vote.

17, February 2015·2 min read

Ian Stephens: ‘Putting the Island and its people first’

Recently former leader of the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, officially launches his election campaign next week.

6, May 2015·2 min read

Independent councillors back Ian Stephens for MP

The Island Independent group of councillors at the Isle of Wight council explain that although they will work with whoever gets elected as MP for the Island, they believe Ian Stephens is the right man for the job.

16, January 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight Green Party announce election campaign launch

Green party members are invited to attend the launch of Vix Lowthion's election campaign on Tuesday 27th January.

20, January 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight Labour candidate announces election campaign launch

Another week and another pre-election announcement. Very apt for today as it's the 750th anniversary of what is widely recognised as England’s first Parliament (which is being celebrated by the BBC with their Democracy Day campaign).

27, January 2015·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lib Dems announce election campaign launch

David Goodall, the Lib Dem Parliamentary Spokesman for the Isle of Wight, invites those interested in hearing more about his election campaign to join him on 6th February.

9, April 2015·1 min read

It’s just the six running for the MP’s job: Official

The election will take place on Thursday 7th May. Most residents registered to vote should have received their polling cards by now.

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.

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.

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