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Isle of Wight Council election 2013

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Live from the count at Medina Leisure centre, OnTheWight delivered a fully-comprehensive results service to the Isle of Wight on election count day.

For just the results, we produced two levels of detail – just the election results summary, or the full details, including analysis.

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Below are the latest Election-related stories.

1, May 2013·1 min read

Opinion: A post-election wish list

OnTheWight reader, Meursault, got in touch with us recently with a list of things that he'd like to see from any incoming council in 2013. It's what you could call a voter's manifesto. What would you add?

24, April 2013·1 min read

Police investigate allegations ‘of the falsifying of signatures’ on electoral nomination form (updated)

A police report has been made by more than one person over the issue.

8, May 2013·1 min read

Post-election statement from Labour candidate

Although unsuccessful in the county elections, Stewart will now be serving Ventnor as a town councillor.

5, April 2013·1 min read

Pressure builds on Pugh as UKIP decide not to stand in Shanklin South

It's currently a straight race between David Pugh and Richard Priest.

1, May 2013·4 min read

Richard Priest: Revealing pre-election interview (Podcast)

OnTheWight grabs a chance to question the well-known Shanklin man on his thoughts about representing Shanklin and what he thinks is needed to get the Island back on its feet.

25, April 2013·2 min read

Rise in precept and cuts to services raised at Shanklin Hustings

Residents repeatedly highlighted how unfairly Shanklin seemed to be treated alongside other Island Towns.

17, April 2013·3 min read

Stewart Blackmore plans to put Ventnor First

Stewart says he won't be a Yes Man if elected as an Isle of Wight councillor.

24, October 2013·2 min read

UKIP electoral false signature allegations go to court

Candidate summonsed to court next week. We've got the latest and the full background for you.

5, April 2013·1 min read

UKIP field large number of candidates. Independents yet to fully declare

A strong showing from many different candidates. It's shaping up to be an interesting election.

19, April 2013·1 min read

UKIP Isle of Wight announce election manifesto

UKIP councillors do not have a party whip. They are free to represent the views of those who elect them says the manifesto.

30, April 2013·1 min read

Uncertain if UKIP candidate can prove innocence – or otherwise – before election

Candidate has volunteered himself for interview. Police have yet to interview potential witnesses.

26, April 2013·1 min read

Ventnor hustings ended on an optimistic note for Independents

Ventnor hustings ran for three hours, despite the two independents being the only candidates taking part.

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