Cllr Brodie has submitted a written question to the Leader of the Isle of Wight council about Boris Johnson's remarks on the spread of Coronavirus in care homes
Wednesday, 8th July, 2020 11:04am
By Sally Perry with 10 readers' comments
Bob Seely
Bob Seely was elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Central Wight in the 2013 and 2017 local elections.
Back in 2005, he stood as the Conservative candidate in Broxtowe, 
Nottingham, coming very close to winning the race with 37.2% of the votes (18,161) – just 2,296 behind the Labour candidate.
He’s been a spin doctor for the Tories and a member of the PR team at music channel MTV, not to mention serving in Iraq in the Territorial Army. Bob’s currently doing a PhD at King’s College, London, where his area of study is non-conventional warfare.
As he first disclosed on OnTheWight, Bob had an ambition to become a candidate for the Isle of Wight MP, when Andrew Turner was no longer in the role.
When in April 2017 Andrew Turner stepped down after his views on homosexuality became widely-reported and criticised, Bob became one of three candidates for selection. After a messy round of people dropping out and others popping up, Bob was finally selected as the Conservative candidate for the Isle of Wight MP.
He secured the seat in the 2017 General Election with 51.3% of the vote, 38,190 votes.
Readers can keep an eye on exactly how Bob Seely votes by visiting the UK Parliament Website.
In the 2019 election Bob Seely increased his majority, gaining 41,850 votes, 56.8 per cent of the vote with an increase of 3,660 votes.
Below are some of the articles where he’s been mentioned through OnTheWight:
Isle of Wight politicians defend care home workers from Government’s ‘attempt to shift blame’ for spread of Covid-19 (updated)
Spokespeople from Labour, Green and LibDem parties share their views on the Prime Minister's comments about the spread of Covid-19 in care homes. News OnTheWight asked Bob Seely his views too
Tuesday, 7th July, 2020 1:16pm
By Sally Perry with 12 readers' comments
The ‘Isle of Wight Welcomes You’ campaign launches today
The ‘Isle of Wight Welcomes You’ brand has been developed to prepare for the remarketing of the Island as a go-to destination
Friday, 3rd July, 2020 11:13am
By Feature Writer with 4 readers' comments
Bob Seely spoke in favour of regular Covid-19 testing for NHS staff but then voted against it. Here’s what he said when News OnTheWight asked him why
After Islanders were confused why Bob Seely said he wants regular Covid-19 testing for NHS staff, then voted against it the same day, News OnTheWight got in touch to find out why. Here’s his reply
Monday, 29th June, 2020 6:37pm
By Sally Perry with 16 readers' comments
Isle of Wight MP asks ferry company to resume all cross-Solent services – but booking are already being taken
Seely has written to Wightlink’s Chief Executive, keen to see the resumption of sailings on all cross-Solent routes - which includes the FastCat and the Yarmouth ferry service
Monday, 29th June, 2020 6:30pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 7 readers' comments
Seely votes against weekly Covid-19 testing for NHS and care home staff
The day before he issued a press release praising Isle of Wight NHS and care home staff, Isle of Wight MP voted against weekly Covid-19 testing for them
Thursday, 25th June, 2020 5:27pm
By Sally Perry with 11 readers' comments
Isle of Wight NHS staff and care workers thanked for remarkable work during Covid-19 outbreak
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, highlighted and praised the work of NHS staff and care workers during the health debate on Wednesday
Thursday, 25th June, 2020 12:11pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 5 readers' comments
Isle of Wight MP welcomes relaxation of 2m social distancing rule and other lockdown easing measures
Isle of Wight MP thanks the Prime Minister for relaxing the 2m social distancing rule and says we need to make sure that tourism-related businesses are not left behind in the fight for survival against the Covid-19 virus
Wednesday, 24th June, 2020 8:38am
By The Office of Bob Seely with 18 readers' comments
Isle of Wight to ‘responsibly open up its visitor and hospitality sector’, says MP
The Isle of Wight MP welcomes the return of the Red Jet service, adding that, "it’s a step forward in returning slowly to normal"
Tuesday, 23rd June, 2020 10:53am
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
Official: The Isle of Wight Covid-19 App and its centralised approach has been killed (update 3)
The NHS digital team will now be working with Google and Apple to develop an App that uses learning from the Isle of Wight
Thursday, 18th June, 2020 3:41pm
By Sally Perry with 23 readers' comments
