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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.

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

2, September 2022·2 min read

Restrict second homes and remove housing sites in Bembridge and Freshwater say Scrutiny councillors

It is understood, should the proposed changes be refused, Conservative councillors would vote against the draft Island Planning Strategy, potentially blocking its adoption and delaying the process longer

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

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

18, December 2024·1 min read

Wes Streeting commits to pre-Christmas hospice funding update amid Employer National Insurance concerns

Health Secretary promises hospice funding news before Christmas, broader plans by January

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

7, September 2022·9 min read

Recommendation to reduce housing allocations for Bembridge and Freshwater rejected by Scrutiny Committee

Expanding housing allocations in Freshwater and Bembridge was just one of the recommendations debated and voted upon on at Tuesday's Corporate Scrutiny Committee. Read our report

8, February 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight council budget: Opposition councillors react

Opposition councillors react to budget plans published last week by the Alliance Group, who have been in charge at County Hall for nine months

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

Prospective candidates at the Brading Church Hustings

18, June 2024·1 min read

Critical local issues debated at East Wight election hustings hosted by the churches (updated)

Candidates were asked why they wanted to be an MP, and how they understood the ‘common good’

Photo of county hall with Nick Stuart in foreground

25, November 2022·2 min read

What the results of Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet by-election mean at County Hall

The Alliance and the Conservative groups of councillors are on level pegging, so all eyes will be on Cllr Nick Stuart

17, November 2021·2 min read

Isle of Wight council Leader holds back tears during full council speech

It was not clear at first why the Leader became emotional in the meeting, until the end of her speech

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