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Isle of Wight Conservative Association

The Isle of Wight Conservative Association declare on their Website that they “exists to sustain and promote the objectives and values of the Conservative Party in the parliamentary constituency of the Isle of Wight”.

There’s been disunity withing the group since at least 2011, with some members accusing others of trying to unseat the sitting MP, Andrew Turner.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about it.

10, December 2013·1 min read

Alan Wells’ ‘Cabal’ apology comments broke private discussion agreement, Whitehouse email reveals

Another twist to the 'Conservatives attempt to unseat Andrew Turner' story that OnTheWight broke two months ago.

11, January 2014·1 min read

Resignations of ‘putrid cabal’ called for after Andrew Turner survives de-selection battle

OnTheWight has the details of yesterday's attempt by some Island Conservatives to unseat Andrew Turner as the party's candidate at the next election. Now there are calls for those behind the attempt to face the consequences.

13, January 2014·3 min read

Read the IWCA papers designed to frustrate Andrew Turner’s selection as MP

OnTheWight has sourced the documents - a closely-guarded secret until now - which name those who attempted to frustrate the MP's selection.

28, April 2014·1 min read

Total silence on Tory MP’s partner being blocked from IW Conservatives

Those who fall into the 'highly likely to comment when asked' category have all fallen silent when OnTheWight asked them about this. What's going on?

25, November 2014·5 min read

MP and local Conservatives continue to battle it out over his £100k+ expenses claims

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.

25, November 2014·6 min read

Fellow IW Tory seeks to disassemble case made against MP’s expenses

It doesn't hold back in its criticism of the report's authors labelling it "full of innuendo, inconsistencies, irrelevancies, and deception."

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18, December 2014·2 min read

David Pugh: ‘Overheard discussing sensitive party matters’ on packed train claims report

A general rule in life is, if you don't want others to know, don't discuss it in public. Certainly don't do it loudly on a busy train heading back to where you live.