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Bob Seely has written to the heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies, asking them to explain the ongoing disruption Islanders have had to experience since August.
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Bob Seely met with Bembridge villagers to hear their views on proposals to build 180 new homes on two greenfield sites in the village.
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Island Labour chair, Julian Critchley says "it's the wealthiest 10% of the population who benefit, while the rest of us continue to be squeezed".
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The dates for the full roll-out Universal Credit on the Isle of Wight have been pushed back for those with Newport or Ryde Job Centre Plus branches.
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There were no promises of extra money, but leader of the Isle of Wight council said it was a "very positive meeting covering a wide range of issues" and that the Island was firmly on the agenda in Whitehall.
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Councillor Ian Dore contests MP's claims amid the Wootton Medical Centre debate
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One go-between for a supplier of PPE made £21m profit - the same value of the free school meal voucher scheme. Richard Quigley asks the MP to seek details of the companies who benefited from the VIP channel
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In addition to the rolling £3,000 monthly grants, all businesses forced to close can claim a one-off grant of up to £9,000. Details within
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The funding will be used to enhance hospital discharge processes so patients who no longer need urgent treatment can return home safely and quickly
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Teemill and The Isle of Wight College are partnering with the new Institute of Technology being created in the Solent area, bringing with it opportunities for young people
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The MP says that "anything that will help the Island’s young people gain greater access to higher education is a welcome move". Adding that the long-term aim for the Island to have some form of higher education campus remains.
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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.
