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You may have heard Dr Rupert Read, academic and a national spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, on Radio 4, BBC Politics Live, LBC, or Channel 5 news. He'll be speaking on the Island this month.
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Even though several Isle of Wight Conservative councillors said they would oppose the housing targets set by Government, Cllr Brodie reports that Barry Abraham said it would be a 'waste of time'.
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Members of the group spoke with the MP on a range of subjects including trains, ferries, housing, schools and the NHS.
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In this open letter to Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, Mr Goodman says he believes, "we can still apply the Brexit brakes for long enough to let people make their first informed decision on our three basic brexit options".
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Those in attendance have pledged to return next week if the Government fails to step down if a vote of No Confidence is passed, or they ignore legislation decided upon by Parliament.
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Conservative Isle of Wight MP, Robert Seely, made his views known yesterday - to a mixed response - and this Saturday Islanders For Europe and The Labour Party are planning protests in Newport.
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Boris Johnson’s request to suspend parliament has had a wildly varied reaction today. OnTheWight posed a couple of questions to find out what the current Isle of Wight MP thought about it. Here’s what he said
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There are less than two weeks to enter the competition to promote IW shops and "show everyone what the Island has to offer", says the MP.
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The strict criteria will apply those who during a journey have very considerable difficulty while walking, and may include considerable psychological distress.
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The overwhelming majority of Islanders who have responded have opposed the plans and support the MP's campaign.
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The Isle of Wight's Garlic Farm has found increased demand for its range of over 60 garlic food and drinks products across Europe.
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The Task Group set up earlier this year aims to tackle a lack of investment, poor transport links and problems with year-round employment.
