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2017 General Election

The 2017 general election was called by Theresa May for 8th June 2017.

polling station The Isle of Wight saw six people stand as prospective parliamentary candidates:

Nicholas Belfitt – Liberal Democrat
Julian Critchley – Labour
Julie Jones-Evans – Independent
Vix Lowthion – Green
Daryll Pitcher – UKIP
Bob Seely – Conservative

Below are articles relating to the 2017 General Election.

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18, May 2017·1 min read

‘Conservatives score massive own goal as they punish pensioners’ say Labour

The announcement that if Conservatives are voted back into government, pensioners will need to surrender the value of those homes to meet care costs could well have sent shock waves through the retired population of the Isle of Wight today.

8, June 2017·1 min read

2017 General Election Isle of Wight: Live Coverage from the count

OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Count throughout the night - keep an eye on our live feed to stay up to date with election trivia, photographs from the count as well as cartooning wizardry.

30, May 2017·3 min read

38 Degrees Isle of Wight hustings now open to all after OnTheWight involvement

The decision by 38 Degrees to only invite five candidates to their Hustings, rather than the six standing, was criticised by candidates and voters. OnTheWight got in touch with 38 Degrees this morning and they have now reversed their decision, opening it to all.

19, April 2017·2 min read

Andrew Turner will run in June General Election his office assures OnTheWight

The wording of the current Isle of Wight MP's statement on whether he would run again at the June General election was a little inconclusive when issued yesterday, so OnTheWight sought clarity.

20, April 2017·1 min read

Andrew Turner’s our man say Isle of Wight Conservative Association

The Isle of Wight Conservative Association say they are united in supporting current MP, Andrew Turner, to carry the Conservative flag for them on 8th June.

4, May 2017·1 min read

Another Conservative candidate joins the race

It was a three-horse race, then two, then one and now it's a two horse race again as Joe Robertson joins the Conservative shortlist for prospective parliamentary candidate.

5, June 2017·3 min read

Call for IW school heads to oppose closure plans

Julian Critchley says the rationale for the proposed merger of AET's two academies on the Isle of Wight is fundamentally flawed, and believes the proposal has not been properly thought through.

11, May 2017·5 min read

Candidate claims ‘bullied and victimised’ by Green leaders. They deny

The independent candidate says she was left feeling 'bullied and victimised' after an exchange with Isle of Wight Green Party candidate and the chairman. They deny making any demands on candidates to stand down.

28, April 2017·2 min read

Conservatives delay selection of prospective parliamentary candidate

It won't be the members of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association making the decision of who will be selected as prospective parliamentary candidate in the general election, just the Executive, but even that decision is now delayed.

10, May 2017·1 min read

Election candidates invited to support pledge for fairer women’s pensions

Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) invite candidates in General Election to sign pledge arguing case for fair transitional arrangements for women hit by state pension age rises.

31, May 2017·1 min read

Election hopefuls debate education at hustings

Five of the six General Election hopefuls will be debating all things education on Thursday evening in Sandown. All are welcome, but arrive before 7pm if you wish to ask a question.

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22, May 2017·2 min read

Fracking campaigners express ‘outrage’ at Conservative Party manifesto

Frack Free Isle of Wight are calling on every Conservative Party member, supporter, donor, Councillor, MP, prospective MP and voter to demand Theresa May rescind the proposed planning policy for non-fracking wells with immediate effect.

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