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.
Below are some of the articles where he’s been mentioned through OnTheWight:
Vix Lowthion says that whilst Theresa May’s government has completely lost all ability to govern, ordinary people continue to suffer the unfairness and inequality, instability and disruption.
Thursday, 13th December, 2018 8:09am
By Vix Lowthion with 7 readers' comments
The former prison site has been unused since 2013 and the council has identified it as part of its regeneration plans with a broad idea to use it as a site for housing, community, commercial and social uses.
Tuesday, 11th December, 2018 2:26pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 7 readers' comments
Although there could be a reasonable explanation, Isle of Wight MP, Robert Seely, says that "Wightlink appears to pay no tax on its earnings" and adds that neither do the holding companies. Wightlink respond.
Friday, 7th December, 2018 8:49am
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
The Isle of Wight MP spoke in Parliament yesterday on the issue of Brexit, stating that if it is not delivered they will be in "contempt of the British people".
Wednesday, 5th December, 2018 12:32pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 17 readers' comments
Among those making the journey to Westminster last week for the WASPI rally were members of Solent WASPI Supporters’ Group (Southampton, Portsmouth, South Hampshire and the Isle of Wight). Shelagh reports back on proceedings.
Monday, 26th November, 2018 1:13pm
By Shelagh Simmons with one comment
Find out why Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Robert Seely was praised and condemned over his speech at the debate on equalisation of the State Pension Age for women born in the 1950s.
Monday, 26th November, 2018 8:03am
By Sally Perry with 7 readers' comments
Here's the Isle of Wight MP's full explanation as to why he's supporting Theresa May's Brexit deal, plus we've got the reaction of the leaders of other Isle of Wight political groups.
Thursday, 15th November, 2018 4:29pm
By Sally Perry with 9 readers' comments
Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, has welcomed figures showing that nearly a million disabled people have found work since 2013.
Thursday, 15th November, 2018 10:10am
By The Office of Bob Seely with 5 readers' comments
The MP says he's pleased the operators are taking responsibility for incidents seriously and that they understand passengers’ frustrations and anger over what's happened over last few months.
Tuesday, 13th November, 2018 12:09pm
By The Office of Bob Seely with 5 readers' comments
