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Andrew Turner has been successful in securing a debate about the Ferry Services to the Isle of Wight when the House of Commons returns after the Conference break.
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Andrew Turner took part in a recent debate against the ‘cruel practices and horrible consequences’ of puppy farming.
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News of the council leader's new role on a national stage was announced at last night's full council meeting.
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The Island’s MP Andrew Turner, has welcomed the news this morning that Scotland has voted to remain within the UK but says that a new constitutional settlement is needed.
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A report out today reveals that 51.7% of children across the country are not developed enough for school by the age of five. Professor Sir Michael Marmot questions how we can continue to fail our children.
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The first round of petitions have been delivered to Downing Street and last night, The One Show highlighted the save the pensioners' bus pass campaign last night (available on iPlayer).
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An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco and alcohol in Southampton has uncovered more than 8,000 cigarettes, 5.7 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco and 500 litres of alcohol.
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At the Labour party Conference this week, Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper told members the next Labour government would abolish Police and Crime Commissioners and put the savings back into frontline policing instead.
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MPs have been recalled to Parliament today to vote on whether Britain should engage in military action in the Middle East. Have your say before the 5pm vote.
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Over 300 Islanders have benefited from the New Enterprise Allowance since April 2011 says Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner.
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The Isle of Wight MP believes members of ISIL are 'psychopathic zealots' and explains why he voted for military support to carry out air-strikes in Iraq.
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Labour's parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight, Stewart Blackmore, shared his concerns for the Island with shadow chanceloe, Ed Balls, at last week's Labour party conference.
