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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    ‘Jimi and Friends Part Two’ draws enthusiastic crowd to Dimbola for Isle of Wight festival tribute

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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival returns to Shorwell with award-winning artists

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

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    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Isle of Wight’s 15-year transport plan moves into delivery phase after public backing

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East Wight Primary

East Wight Primary is a grassroots group plan to help elect a progressive MP for the new East Wight constituency at the next general election.

Through a series of Q&A sessions voters can ask questions of progressive candidates and vote for whoever they think is best placed to win the seat. At the end of the process, votes will be totted up and a winner announced, who will be declared the ‘People’s Champion’.

Below are articles relating the East Wight Primary.

Vix Lowthion with Green party members at the GE Count
9, July 2024·1 min read

Letter: A heartfelt thank you from Green Party candidate Vix Lowthion to Island voters and supporters

Vix Lowthion thanks supporters after a positive Green Party campaign on the Island
distance view of the counting hall
7, July 2024·6 min read

Letter: Analysing the 2024 General Election results for the Isle of Wight

This reader shares their reflections on the Isle of Wight's shift in political landscape post-election
election count - with joe robertson, charity garnett, steohen cockett and reform supporters
7, July 2024·3 min read

East Wight Primary reflect on the general election and the power of voter collaboration

East Wight thanks volunteers for the democratic surge inspired by the Primary
microphone in podcast studio
3, July 2024·3 min read

We asked the News Agents: East Wight: Tactical voting sites or EW Primary findings? Here’s how it went

After many people contacted OnTheWight asking if they should follow the voting advice of East Wight Primary or the national tactical voting sites - we asked Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall (The News Agents podcast)
Green Party supporters welcome Dame Natalie Bennett to Ryde
3, July 2024·2 min read

Baroness Natalie Bennett rallies support for Green Party in Isle of Wight East

Isle of Wight sees Green Party surge as Baroness Bennett visits Ryde
vote graffiti sprayed on shutters by vige
1, July 2024·1 min read

Local vote swapping campaign gains traction in the two new Isle of Wight constituencies

Innovative voting strategies shape the Isle of Wight's political future with two MPs, say East Wight Primary
East Wight Primary board in garden
24, June 2024·3 min read

Local campaigners warn of misleading national tactical voting advice ahead of General Election

A warning about the accuracy of national polls is raised by East Wight Primary
Vix lowthion on Politics South
20, June 2024·3 min read

Vote Vix Lowthion (Green) if you don’t want a Tory finds the People’s Choice of East Wight Primary (updated)

Tactical voting emerges as Isle of Wight backs Vix Lowthion for MP seat
George Monbiot referencing East Wight Primary in his video - 2
18, June 2024·2 min read

Tactical voting takes centre stage as East Wight Primary nears vote deadline

Voters gear up to choose 'People's Champion' to stand against the Conservatives in East Wight
wooden chess board
13, June 2024·1 min read

Last chance to register for East Wight Primary’s secure and confidential online poll

East Wight residents have a final opportunity to register for confidential and secure online poll to find the People's Choice most likely to beat the Conservative candidate next month
blue question mark on pink background
11, June 2024·3 min read

Tactical voting sites hold off on Isle of Wight East recommendation due to local campaign activity (updated)

Tactical voting recommendations paused amidst Isle of Wight East's vibrant campaign activities
East Wight Primary - volunteers at first meeting
3, June 2024·2 min read

East Wight residents to choose ‘People’s Champion’ via secure online vote

Register to vote online in the East Wight Primary whose aim is to find the best candidate to beat the Conservatives in the General Election
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