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Carole Dennett

Carole Dennett was the long-time partner of the current Conservative Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, until their split was made made public in December 2014.

She worked with him as his close confidant and has been linked to a number of controversial incidents.

The articles that OnTheWight has published about her are listed below.

9, December 2014·1 min read

Andrew Turner and Carole Dennett split

Looks like the anonymous tip-off OnTheWight received from a Burner email yesterday called it right. Andrew Turner's 'right-hand man' claims she'll take a low-key role within the MP's office from now on.

9, April 2011·1 min read

Andrew Turner Defends Expense Changes

Andrew Turner responds to article regarding changes to Parliamentary expenses

Andrew Turner on bench - Ferry debate - Westminster - 13 October 2014

10, January 2015·2 min read

Andrew Turner given ultimatum: Step down, or we’ll take you down

Many national newspaper articles have labelled Andrew Turner as 'weak' - now paperwork for the IW Conservative Association is saying they have no confidence in him and he must step down as the candidate.

21, January 2015·1 min read

Andrew Turner MP in Private Eye (again!)

Private Eye readers across the nation will, this week, get to hear more about Andrew Turner's troubles.

9, January 2015·3 min read

Andrew Turner: ‘Compromised in his competency and basic ability to function’

A strongly-worded letter from two former Chairs of the IWCA question Andrew Turner's judgement and ability to continue as MP, saying he must step down to make way for a new, credible and self-assertive candidate.

9, January 2015·2 min read

Andrew Turner: ‘Tender your resignation’ say Trustees of IWCA

Trustees and past Chairs of the IWCA say the Association is irrevocably split, with more and more members seeing Andrew Turner as a liability in the forthcoming campaign.

See No Evil Hear No Evil Speak no Evil :

26, January 2014·4 min read

Andrew Turner’s ‘Lobbying Bill’ vote could make it harder for charities to campaign (updated)

Many charities and campaign groups are concerned about the restrictions that the 'Lobbying Bill' would put on them in the run up to elections.

12, January 2015·3 min read

Andrew Turner’s press launch: Not as open as it could be

It's not often that we publish Opinion Pieces these days, but this, around the launch of the Isle of Wight Conservative MP's re-election campaign deserves it, we feel.

Paperwork suggestions that Andrew Turner should go - Mosaic on PE

9, January 2015·1 min read

Are the calls for Andrew Turner to go, now too loud to ignore?

With three highly critical national news articles, letters calling for him to go from four former Chairs of the IWCA, as well as strong local coverage, can Andrew Turner still remain as the Conservative candidate for the 2015 election?

15, October 2015·3 min read

Award-winning rail journalist snubbed by Andrew Turner’s advisors

After trying to get an interview for two weeks, the well-respected rail journalist came to the Island, only to find out his agreed appointment at MP's offices had been cancelled at the last minute. His questions remain unanswered.

8, April 2011·1 min read

Changes To Parliamentary Expenses Results In Move For MP

Details of the Island MP's living arrangements

18, March 2010·2 min read

Cllr David Pugh To Be Investigated For Six Conduct Breaches: Updated

Conduct at Valentine's Ball put forward for investigation.

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