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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.

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.

18, April 2017·4 min read

Snap general election welcomed by Isle of Wight politicians (updated)

If the local election wasn't exciting enough for you, how about an early general election? It's looks highly likely one will take place on 8th June - just one month after the local election.

28, March 2017·1 min read

Island Line: MP responds to rail franchise news

MP says he's pleased the franchise awarding process is over so "we can all start to move forward".

28, March 2017·6 min read

Council leader calls Indies’ ferry purchase plan a ‘red herring’ (update 2)

The council leader sets out his concerns over the Island Independent announcement that they would invest council money in a slice of Red Funnel should they get back into power in May.

23, March 2017·1 min read

Minister visit postponed – IWCA conference still going ahead

The visit to the Isle of Wight by Sajid Javid MP, has been postponed following the tragic events at Westminster yesterday (Wednesday).

16, March 2017·3 min read

IW MP asks for growth funding at PMQs. Gets non-committal response

The Isle of Wight MP asked about funding for rural businesses in PMQs yesterday pointing out the Isle of Wight is 339th out of 379 in the UK competitiveness index. No promise of more money was forthcoming.

14, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP celebrates imminent triggering of Article 50

Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, says this is "a great success for everyone who believes in a global UK, which will be stronger outside the EU".

2, March 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP attacks Indies over council budgets

The Isle of Wight MP criticises the Indie former council leaders after they said at the beginning of last year they could not set a legal budget, while announcing minister's visit.

21, February 2017·1 min read

Andrew Turner chaired (half) the Trump debate in Parliament

Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner chaired the second half of the debate about the 1.8m+ strong petition calling for the State Visit of President Trump to be downgraded yesterday. You can watch the debate again through Parliament TV.

17, February 2017·2 min read

MHI Vestas launched the Parliamentary Blades Project

The project celebrates the Island based manufacturer's contribution to the UK economy, advances in offshore wind technology, and the rapidly falling cost of electricity from offshore wind.

Andrew Turner - PMQs - IWC finance - 3 Feb 2016

2, February 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP says he was ‘proud to vote’ on Brexit Bill

He voted against membership of the Common Market in 1975 as a member of the public and last night as the Isle of Wight MP supported the decision to Leave the European Union.

Andrew Turner at House of Commons - 11 Jan 2016

27, January 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP asks what will happen if Jon Platt loses Supreme Court case

With the Jon Platt Supreme Court case coming up next week, Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner asked a question in Parliament yesterday to find out what will happen if Jon loses.

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