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Ian Stephens

Ian Stephens was elected as Leader of the Isle of Wight Council in May 2013.

He was re-elected in May 2014, following the introduction of a change to the usual four-year term for Leaders.

He stepped down as Leader in January 2015 and stood as an Independent prospective parliamentary candidate in the General Election, where he received 3,198 votes (losing his deposit).

He stepped down as Executive member for major contract management and car parking in January 2017.

6, May 2015·4 min read

Want to know the views of election candidates on a £100bn Trident replacement?

The prospective parliamentary candidates have shared their views on many local issues over the last month, but do you have any idea how they might vote on a £100bn Trident replacement? We asked the question and found out for you.

6, May 2015·2 min read

Independent councillors back Ian Stephens for MP

The Island Independent group of councillors at the Isle of Wight council explain that although they will work with whoever gets elected as MP for the Island, they believe Ian Stephens is the right man for the job.

Voting intentions after latest Hustings - 1 May 2015

1, May 2015·1 min read

Surprise party tops election poll

If you'd have asked Islanders in advance who they thought was going to come top in the poll after this week's hustings, there are not many that would have predicted this outcome.

29, April 2015·1 min read

Former Agent on BBC: ‘I’ve come to the conclusion that really Andrew is not the man for the Isle of Wight’

In a revealing feature on BBC South Today last night, Andrew Turner's until-recently Agent says the former MP is "not the man for the Isle of Wight".

9, April 2015·1 min read

It’s just the six running for the MP’s job: Official

The election will take place on Thursday 7th May. Most residents registered to vote should have received their polling cards by now.

8, April 2015·1 min read

Find out what Independent candidate Ian Stephens has to say in his manifesto

Fracking, a rise in ferry fares and means-testing the elderly are some of the issues Ian Stephens says he opposes in his 2015 election manifesto. Read on to find out more.

26, March 2015·2 min read

Report reveals tourism industry needs stronger support in government

In his role as Chair of the LGA’s Culture, Tourism and Sport Board, Cllr Ian Stephens, adds his comment on the latest Culture, Media and Sport Committee tourism report.

19, March 2015·3 min read

Fuel depot concerns taken on board

Independent prospective parliamentary candidate Ian Stephens has been listening to problems the Island's only fuel depot faces and pledges to help find a solution.

24, February 2015·1 min read

UKIP attack on former council leader over £500k blunder

Following a council officer error, when over half a million pounds was paid to a bankrupt company, the Isle of Wight council are in the process of recovering the money through the courts. The latest hearing has been adjourned until 16th March. Prospective parliamentary candidate Iain McKie shares his views on the situation.

23, February 2015·1 min read

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