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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.

24, October 2013·3 min read

Alan Wells accused of being ‘economical with the truth’ over MP plot denial

Letter indicates alleged Conservative plot to de-select MP is an apparent open-secret.

6, July 2016·1 min read

Andrea Leadsom backed as leader by Isle of Wight MP

The first ballot in the Conservative Party leadership race took place on Tuesday. Our Isle of Wight MP, revealed who he will be supporting as Leader.

9, October 2015·4 min read

Andrew Turner accused of misleading the electorate by UKIP candidate

Here's Iain McKie's letter in full to Andrew Turner that says the MP "misled the electorate by making a false assertion in [the MP's] 'The Big Issues' election leaflet". McKie provides details that he says support his claim, asking the MP for evidence to the contrary.

9, December 2014·1 min read

Andrew Turner and Carole Dennett split

Looks like the anonymous tip-off OnTheWight received from a Burner email yesterday called it right. Andrew Turner's 'right-hand man' claims she'll take a low-key role within the MP's office from now on.

Andrew Turner - PMQs - IWC finance - 3 Feb 2016

3, February 2016·1 min read

Andrew Turner asks for Gov help with IWC finances at PMQs

The Isle of Wight MP asked the Prime Minister at PMQs to confirm whether the Government would work with IWC to help "find new ways to address the Island’s unique circumstance".

Andrew Turner on bench - Ferry debate - Westminster - 13 October 2014

20, July 2015·4 min read

Andrew Turner attempts to explain himself on Island Line

Under the pressure of growing opposition to his idea of the 'community' taking over and running the only railway service on the Isle of Wight. Andrew Turner has been forced to respond.

10, November 2014·1 min read

Andrew Turner becoming UKIP: Still no denial

He's definitely back at work, but Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, has yet to deny that he's shifting to UKIP. His Tweets from today add fuel to the fire that he's ripe for turning.

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.

11, December 2008·1 min read

Andrew Turner Chosen For Executive of the 1922 Committee

Andrew has been selected again to be on the Executive of the 1922 committee.

14, September 2012·1 min read

Andrew Turner claims over £50k in MP’s expenses

On The Wight provides the details of what was claimed and paid by the Island's MP

3, April 2012·1 min read

Andrew Turner Concerned Over Government Surveillance Proposals

Andrew Turner thinks email/phone/Internet search monitoring by the Government, "could be the start of a slippery slope." If you do too, sign the petition

6, February 2013·1 min read

Andrew Turner confirms he voted against the Gay Marriage Bill

MP confirmed he voted against the Gay Marriage Bill last night and releases a statement about the 'emotive' vote.

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