In the 2024 General Election, Bob Seely’s 23,772 majority evaporated, instead he lost by 3,177 votes in the new IW West seat to Labour, a party that had never held a seat on the Isle of Wight previously
Isle of Wight Green Party leader says the Island MP is someone who will defend the government’s policies rather than fiercely argue the needs of vulnerable Islanders against "deeply harmful initiatives".
The Island Labour Party say the failure of Cllr Dave Stewart and Bob Seely to win a fairer settlement for the Island "highlights their ineffectiveness".
Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says he values the vibrant local media scene and wants to ensure organisations can continue to inform and shine a light on what goes on in our council chamber, courtrooms, etc
Bob Seely MP asks for an assurance that, as £52 billion has been spent on HS2, he will not be told there isn't any money to fund a feasibility study to extend Island Line trains to Newport and Ventnor.
The Local Care Board has made their recommendation to the Isle of Wight NHS and CCG about the future for NHS services on the Island. OnTheWight has initial responses from some IW politicians.
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.
The power to force public service obligation on ferry companies was just one of the appeals from the MP during his debate in Westminster Hall today. He also called for £6.4m extra government funding.