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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.

26, January 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP speaks on death of Solent Deal

The Isle of Wight MP attended both meetings in Parliament yesterday about the prospects of devolution for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area.

2, January 2017·2 min read

Call for Home Office action following death of prison officer

The sister of Nick Medlin, a prison officer who died following an assault in Ventnor on Christmas Eve, is demanding an explanation from the Government of how they intend to keep prison officers and their families safe at all times.

29, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight council to benefit from £1.5m windfall for community housing

The Isle of Wight council is to benefit from a £1.5m windfall from the new Community Housing Fund and the MP believes they should consult the public on where to spend it.

Andrew Turner and Bus Shelter Supporters

20, December 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Bus Shelter welcomes support from MP’s London trip

Donations from residents who took part in a visit to the Houses of Parliament organised by the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, were today presented to the Isle of Wight Bus Shelter founder, Kevin Newton.

Andrew Turner at House of Commons - 11 Jan 2016

8, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight MP claims immigration levels are ‘unsustainable’

The MP says that the level of immigration into the UK in the last year is unsustainable adding that he believes it "changes communities and threatens social cohesion".

7, December 2016·1 min read

Justice Secretary promises more prison staff

Liz Truss, the Secretary of State for Justice, has said that making prisons safer places is her number one priority and that she'd be investing in additional prison staff across the estate. It's not yet known whether that will include the Isle of Wight.

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5, December 2016·3 min read

Whitehouse chimes in over school holiday fines court case, but incorrect target say others

The Conservative Government asked Isle of Wight council to appeal school holiday fines case, others remind Conservative councillor and MP.

2, December 2016·4 min read

Isle of Wight MP calls for sustainable and independent Fisheries Policy

The Isle of Wight MP highlighted problems with the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the opportunities ahead post-Brexit this week.

Andrew Turner - PMQs - IWC finance - 3 Feb 2016

30, November 2016·1 min read

MP asks Chancellor whether the Isle of Wight deserves extra support (updated)

Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, asked the Chancellor whether he agreed the Island deserves extra support from the Government due of additional challenges.

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28, November 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight Conservatives discuss agenda for jobs and prosperity

The Isle of Wight Conservative team, lead by Cllr Dave Stewart, met with 25 business leaders ten days ago to explore ideas for creating jobs and building on what the Island has to offer.

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.

14, November 2016·1 min read

Call for to protect pharmacy services on the Isle of Wight

Cllr Geoff Lumley says that eight Island pharmacies face the axe due to a cuts voted for by Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner. He's calling on members to support a motion to protect the community pharmacy service.

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