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Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner was MP for the Isle of Wight between 2001 and 2017.

Andrew Turner First elected in 2001 after coming second in the 1997 election, he gained re-election in the follow three elections, 2005, 2010 and 2015.

Anti-gay comments led to resignation
At the end of April 2017, on the eve of the 2017 General election, he was reported as telling pupils at Christ The King that believed homosexuality was “wrong” and “dangerous to society”. Finding himself at the centre of a media storm, within hours, he stood down as MP.

Below are some of the articles which OnTheWight has published that mention Andrew Turner.

Electricity payment key by lydiashiningbrightly

3, November 2013·1 min read

Andrew Turner outed as claiming for second home electricity costs

Claims that MPs are immune over utility prices hikes comes at a difficult time for Andrew Turner, re questions over his re-selection as MP.

7, October 2015·3 min read

KILF feel FOI letter reveals MP’s true intention for Island Line

A just-unearthed letter from the Island’s MP to a transport Minister back in March exposes a revelation about his wishes for Island Line say KILF. OnTheWight have put this to Andrew Turner.

15, November 2016·3 min read

Downing Street visit for Fight for the Isle of Wight campaigners

A contingent from the Isle of Wight is delivering a 10,000 signature petition to the Government today, calling for more money for the Island.

24, April 2015·1 min read

David Walter: Andrew Turner’s Election Agent, doesn’t want the role

Remember the 'I am still his agent' response from David Walter when asked if Andrew Turner had lost another Agent? Well, it's now come to light that he wants to resign, but isn't allowed.

10, December 2013·1 min read

Have you claimed your Equitable Life compensation?

The Island’s MP Andrew Turner is urging Islanders who held pensions with Equitable Life to make sure they register to get any compensation they are entitled to before it is too late.

10, March 2014·1 min read

MP opens relocated Post Office at Yarmouth

The Isle of Wight's Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, opens another re-located Post Office on the Island.

22, January 2015·1 min read

Would you bet at these odds on new Isle of Wight MP?

OnTheWight has been chatting to the Head of Political Odds at Ladbrokes about the election in May - Not only did he call it 'one of the most interesting contests in the country' but he's given us the low down on the odds. Have they got it right?

Andrew Turner Living Wage campaign with Will Matthews

29, January 2015·1 min read

Youth Parliament MP joins call for local councils to pay the living wage

The UK Youth Parliament National Day of Action took place last weekend where MYPs launched a national campaign to establish a ‘living wage for all’.

12, May 2016·1 min read

Iain Duncan-Smith to speak on Isle of Wight at Vote Leave rally

The former Conservative leader, Iain Duncan Smith MP, will be addressing those attending the Vote Leave rally on 20th May on the Isle of Wight.

3, March 2011·2 min read

Government Interest in Island’s Community Library Plan Say Council

Government study will look at community libraries on the Island

1, May 2015·1 min read

Police confirm ‘allegation of irregularities’ reported against IW Conservative Party (Update 2)

Police tell OnTheWight they have received an ‘allegation of irregularities’ made against the Isle of Wight Conservative Party. The Party tell us that they haven't heard from the police.

27, November 2013·1 min read

Andrew Turner will be up against UKIP candidate at general election

Iain McKie says that Andrew Turner will have a fight on his hands come the 2015 general election.

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