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People have been asking for a while. An analysis of his voting on Europe suggests he is in top 20 Cons most likely to switch to UKIP. He hasn't denied it yet.
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Business and Energy Minister Matthew Hancock says "Industry are scrambling over themselves to invest in the UK and explore for energy."
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Former Isle of Wight Conservative council leader, David Pugh, speaks to OnTheWight about who might be the next MP for the Island.
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Latest figures are out for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance on the Isle of Wight. Not surprisingly the seasonal trend continues.
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A champion of free movement in the EU, Catherine Bearder says the new ruling by the European Court of Justice this week needs to be to built on this and any outstanding issues ironed out.
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That's over double the national average of crimes that - from a random sample - were reported to Hampshire Police, but not recorded properly.
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Rated inadequate during rule of the Isle of Wight Conservatives, significant progress has been made in Children's Services in the last two years, leading to Ofsted removing the 'Inadequate' rating.
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Horse owners on the Isle of Wight get to express their concerns about their horses slipping on newly-resurfaced roads, but told no quick fix.
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Over the last year, CQC has been seeking views from people who use services, carers, providers, staff and other partners on the use of covert or overt surveillance to monitor care.
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Mark Lansbury says Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Andrew Turner, needs to make good on promises over the privatisation of the NHS, after it was announced arms firm Lockheed Martin could be awarded a £1bn contract for back office services.
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Previously unseen seven page document from within the Isle of Wight Conservative Association continues detailed criticism of MP Andrew Turner over his expenses. Carole Dennett's role questioned.
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At long last Andrew Turner has answered the question posed by OnTheWight on if he is planning to switch to UKIP, after analysis of his voting record suggested he might.
