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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.

2, November 2023·1 min read

Letter: Conservative councillor criticises Green Party councillors over flood-prone building support

A Conservative councillor voices strong criticism of Green Party colleagues for supporting flood-prone building plans

21, September 2023·4 min read

Top councillors back Quigley’s role in the selection of Children’s Services head

Council meeting heats up over Councillor Quigley's committee nomination amid political proportionality concerns from the LibDems

7, July 2023·1 min read

Conservative coalition could be in power if Isle of Wight council Vote of No Confidence goes ahead

Council Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Alliance Group face a potential no-confidence vote amid Isle of Wight's political unrest

6, July 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Conservative group to elect new leader after Robertson’s resignation

Councillor Joe Robertson resigns as Isle of Wight Conservative leader, focusing on his East Wight election campaign

6, June 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight planning committee faces opposition over proposed Bembridge dwellings

Bembridge residents vehemently oppose a 56-home development citing environmental and infrastructure worries

empowering islanders group shot l-r Peter Spink, Dave Adams, John Medland and Chris Jarman

26, May 2023·2 min read

Current Isle of Wight council leadership threatened as ‘Empowering Islanders’ seek coalition Cabinet

Empowering Islanders councillors plan to challenge the current council make-up, establishing a coalition cabinet with the Conservatives

26, May 2023·1 min read

Empowering Islanders group siding with Conservatives to change power at County Hall

Leaked email reveals Empowering Islanders will support Conservatives in council leadership vote

18, May 2023·1 min read

Annual Isle of Wight council meeting sees change in committee chairs

Isle of Wight Council's annual meeting sees significant committee role reshuffle among councillors

17, May 2023·3 min read

Joe Robertson’s leaflet states, ‘Next MP for East Wight’: News OnTheWight asks why (updated)

Cllr Joe Robertson's flyer sparks confusion and debate over his 'presumptive' East Wight MP aspirations - He says 'How do you mean confusion?'

county hall photos with john medland, peter spink, chris jarman and dav

12, May 2023·2 min read

Former Alliance and Conservative members unite in Isle of Wight council’s newest Group of councillors (update 2)

County Hall undergoes a political shake-up as a new group emerges, altering the council's landscape. Former Alliance and Conservative members unite, sparking controversy

5, May 2023·2 min read

Conservative group of councillors loses member after planning committee voting record disagreement

Isle of Wight councillor resigns from Conservative Group amid voting record scrutiny dispute

16, March 2023·2 min read

Summer sports programme aimed at combatting anti-social behaviour in Ryde

A summer sports programme, aimed at young people identified by local police, is planned in an attempt to divert criminal activity in the town

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