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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.

Image: bagelmouse under CC BY 2.0

22, May 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Green candidate launches the Green Guarantee Manifesto

Vix Lowthion sets out the Isle of Wight Green Party's plans for their Green Guarantee, including Beacon status for the Island as a centre of renewable energy engineering.

2, May 2017·1 min read

Tory grandee critical of Ian Ward’s claim that Andrew Turner has apologised

After two days, a post has appeared distancing the IW Conservative Association from Andrew Turner's comments on homosexuality. There's still a question on who has actually heard AT apologise.

15, May 2017·1 min read

Labour set out their educational reform plans

Labour's candidate, Julian Critchley, says his party's education policy will be a blueprint for a world-leading education system for all.

24, April 2017·1 min read

Iain McKie changes mind on UKIP candidacy after national manifesto published

Iain McKie had support of a prominent local party member to stand under the UKIP banner, but he's totally opposed to the national party's plans for a ban on Burqas. This isn't the last we'll hear from him though.

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.

1, May 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Labour respond to calls to step aside for the Greens

Die-hard Labour supporters and MPs called on the Labour leader to not stand a Labour candidate on the Isle of Wight, as it was felt the Greens could defeat the Conservatives here. IW Labour reject this.

3, May 2017·1 min read

Now both Bob Seely’s competitors for Conservative parliamentary candidate have withdrawn

A day after IW Conservative shortlist was announced, not one by two candidates have withdrawn, it's been reported.

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.

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.

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.

14, May 2017·2 min read

Here’s what I found when trying to get people to register to vote

Leo Harverson spent Saturday helping Islanders who were not already registered to vote to get registered, so their voice can be heard in the 2017 General Election next month. Here's how he found the experience.

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.

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