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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.

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.

30, June 2016·1 min read

Island Line Trains: New Invitation to Tender labelled ‘wholly discriminatory’

The campaign group set up to fight for Island Line trains to remain part of the wider franchise express their disappointment at the contents of the Invitation to Tender issued today.

29, June 2016·2 min read

MP challenged over impact of EU exit to Isle of Wight

The IW Labour Party say there are urgent questions that need to be answered by the Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner.

24, June 2016·1 min read

‘Britain an Independent Nation once again’ says Isle of Wight MP

Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, says "we have nothing to fear from standing as an independent nation". In a comment to the press, he also said that he was not planning to comment on David Cameron's resignation.

Greg clark with Ian Ward and Dave Stewart

23, May 2016·3 min read

Independent councillors accused by Tories of being ‘hard left’

Accused of being 'hard left' because they have signed up to the "Councillors against austerity campaign", Conservative group leader is challenging the "political judgement" of Island Independent councillors.

20, May 2016·2 min read

List of good causes to benefit from MP’s donated payrise released

The MP's financial adviser has confirmed the amount of money paid by Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, into the Good Causes fund and his office have shared details of the organisations who have benefited.

Andrew Turner at House of Commons - 11 Jan 2016

20, May 2016·2 min read

Andrew Turner joins opposition MPs calling for NHS to be safeguarded

IW MP, Andrew Turner, comments on three items from the Queen's Speech; the NHS Overseas Visitors Charging Bill, the Education for All Bill and finally fighting corruption and tax evasion in the Criminal Finances Bill.

19, May 2016·1 min read

Criticism for MP over EU livestock comments

The IW Lib Dems say Mr Turner is not correct in his assumptions that the exportation of live animals will get worse if the UK remains in the EU.

19, May 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight MP raises concerns over movement of livestock

The MP is concerned that remaining in the EU will mean that transportation of livestock for slaughter in Europe will continue. He says EU-law prevents Britain from banning the export of live animals for slaughter.

Andrew Turner - Top 5 Things - 12 Jan 2015

13, May 2016·2 min read

MP questions council’s decision to take Jon Platt case to High Court

The MP has asked why the Island’s cash-strapped Council decided they should be the one to squander scarce resources to 'seek clarity' on the Jon Platt school fines case.

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.

26, April 2016·2 min read

Andrew Turner responds over refugee children vote (Updated)

The plight of 3k vulnerable children displaced by the civil war in Syria is stirring strong emotions on both sides. Here's Andrew Turner's view.

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