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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

2, May 2017·1 min read

Three finalists named for Isle of Wight Conservative candidate

Two of the names were no surprise to OnTheWight who called it two years ago when Andrew Turner was being challenged in the 2015 general election, but the third name is not known to us.

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.

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Now both Bob Seely’s competitors for Conservative parliamentary candidate have withdrawn

A day after IW Conservative shortlist was announced, not one by two candidates have withdrawn, it's been reported.

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.

7, May 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative’s pick their MP hopeful

It will be of little surprise to hear that Bob Seely (Capt and Cllr) has been selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight Conservatives in the general election.

8, May 2017·1 min read

High Sheriff plays part in important electoral process

This crucial part of the electoral process for a general election has now taken place - with the writ being hand-delivered by a Royal Mail manager after parliament was dissolved.

9, May 2017·5 min read

Isle of Wight council issues voting guide for General Election

You are not automatically registered to vote just because you pay council tax. In order to vote in the General Election on 8th June you need to make sure you are registered. Find out how to do that and more with this handy guide.

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.

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.

11, May 2017·1 min read

General Election 2017: Here are the candidates who want to be Isle of Wight MP

The names of all those standing in the 2017 General Election has been confirmed by the Isle of Wight council. Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 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.

vix lowthion green education launch outside SBA

15, May 2017·7 min read

Green Party launch education manifesto plans on Isle of Wight (updated)

Green Party pledges to scrap SATs and ditch academies and promises to plug £7billion funding gap facing education. Vix Lowthion says, “We need to put the enjoyment, creativity, and inspiration back into school.”

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