Latest

Joe Robertson

Having attended Ryde School and BPP University Law School, Joe now works as a solicitor for a Southampton law firm.
The former leader of the Isle of Wight group of Conservative councillors, and councillor for Bembridge, Joe Robertson was elected as the first MP for Isle of Wight East in July 2024.
Below are articles relating to Joe Robertson.

Close up of a fifty pound note

7, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Tory candidates questioned over party’s acceptance of funds from donor with history of racist remarks

This reader would like to know what the Isle of Wight Conservative candidates think?

bench with polling station notice on it

28, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: I refuse to support vote swapping and tactical alliances in our elections

This reader turns down the suggestion of a vote swap, adding that Reform have five weeks to win his vote

joe robertson and greg hands in ventnor

25, May 2024·1 min read

Trade Minister Greg Hands supports Joe Robertson at Isle of Wight East campaign launch

Joe Robertson unveils plans for jobs and schools in Isle of Wight East campaign

Palace of Westminster from the other side of the Thames river

22, May 2024·1 min read

Rishi Sunak announces general election date for 4th July 2024

Prime Minister calls July election; Isle of Wight candidates gear up

Jacob Young MP being shown around Wight Shipyard.

17, May 2024·2 min read

Levelling Up Minister explores investment opportunities on the Isle of Wight

Minister Jacob Young tours the Isle of Wight, assessing Levelling Up Fund impact

Seaclear holding the floating bridge in place contributed image new

14, March 2024·2 min read

Council faces scrutiny over proposed £250k spend on floating bridge research (updated)

The council's £250k plan for the Isle of Wight floating bridge crossing sparks debate

Joe Robertson and Suella Braverman talking to people on the street in Ryde

17, February 2024·1 min read

Conservative MP hopeful Joe Robertson hosts Suella Braverman visit to the Island

Joe Robertson hosts Suella Braverman's visit to the Isle of Wight

Harbour Farm gate covered with barbed wire

4, February 2024·4 min read

Bembridge residents rally for public access to neglected Harbour Farm site (updated)

Bembridge demonstrators advocate for Harbour Farm transformation to accessible nature spot

Silver ballot boxes

2, February 2024·1 min read

East Wight Primary sets dates for Town Hall Q&A ahead of the General Election

East Wight Primary announces Q&A sessions to engage voters pre-election

orange background with loud speaker attached to wall by oleg laptev

16, January 2024·7 min read

Isle of Wight candidates react to poll predicting Labour IW electoral wins

News OnTheWight asks local politicians for their response to the latest poll that predicts Labour taking the Island in the General Election

The two Isle of Wight constituencies marked on a map - filled in red for Labour Party takeover

15, January 2024·2 min read

Conservative-backed survey predicts Labour will win both Isle of Wight seats in General Election, with Conservatives facing a 1997-style wipeout country wide

The Telegraph carried the Conservative-backed survey today. Predictions are a 1997-style wipeout for the Conservatives

Speech bubble made from screwed up paper

9, January 2024·6 min read

East Wight Primary initiative sparks debate over progressive MP election strategy

Political parties respond to grassroots campaign for selecting progressive Isle of Wight MP

Load More