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Julian Critchley

Julian Critchley is the Isle of Wight Labour Party’s prospective parliamentary candidate in the 2017 snap General Election.

He attracted a whopping 17,121 votes – nearly doubling the number of votes from the 2015 general election.

Below are some of the articles mentioned Julian.

30, May 2017·3 min read

38 Degrees Isle of Wight hustings now open to all after OnTheWight involvement

The decision by 38 Degrees to only invite five candidates to their Hustings, rather than the six standing, was criticised by candidates and voters. OnTheWight got in touch with 38 Degrees this morning and they have now reversed their decision, opening it to all.

26, January 2018·6 min read

Outline for future of Isle of Wight NHS services: Politicians respond

The Local Care Board has made their recommendation to the Isle of Wight NHS and CCG about the future for NHS services on the Island. OnTheWight has initial responses from some IW politicians.

21, December 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Labour names their candidate for Central Wight seat

Island Labour say this lifelong Labour member and activist will bring a fresh approach to County Hall and has the energy and enthusiasm to provide a strong voice for the Central Wight ward.

6, July 2018·1 min read

WASPI women have power to unseat Conservative MPs, says Hencke

Investigative journalist David Hencke wrote earlier this year that WASPI women have the power at the ballot box to unseat their Conservative MPs, citing the Isle of Wight as the biggest voter power of this group.

26, June 2019·4 min read

Opposition parties comment on Johnson and Hunt visit

The Isle of Wight is the first constituency in the UK to host a dedicated event for both the candidates in their quest to be the next Prime Minister. Opposition parties share their views on the visit.

Unite the Isle of Wight Demo outside MP's office

11, July 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight Labour Party looks to the future with renewed vigour

Following the 50 per cent increase in votes during the last election, the Isle of Wight Constituency Labour Party are now looking towards the next election with renewed vigour.

18, May 2017·1 min read

‘Conservatives score massive own goal as they punish pensioners’ say Labour

The announcement that if Conservatives are voted back into government, pensioners will need to surrender the value of those homes to meet care costs could well have sent shock waves through the retired population of the Isle of Wight today.

Janine Booth With The Stealth Aspies, Theatre 503, London, 31 March 2019

29, October 2019·1 min read

Island Labour and Unison welcome neurodiversity manifesto champion to the Island

Janine is an engaging, quick-witted, intelligent speaker, so this should prove to be an informative and thought-provoking event

11, September 2018·3 min read

Isle of Wight discounted ferry fares: Divided views. Local politicians respond

Local politicians respond to the announcement that Isle of Wight ferry companies will offer discounts for those Islanders receiving housing benefit or council tax support.

23, April 2019·2 min read

‘We don’t want to see Trump in Portsmouth’ says city’s Leader on news of President’s visit

Many Islanders travelled to London last year to protest at Trump's visit to the city, so cross-Solent operators may be busy on 5th June for more than one reason. Portsmouth's leader has a few choice words about the President's proposed visit too.

9, September 2019·1 min read

Wightlink pier price hike ‘unacceptable’ say Isle of Wight Labour

Island Labour say the price hike is "naked exploitation of a captive market by a monopoly provider".

30, July 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council make unexpected move on All Saints’ primary closure

The council has received a legal challenge in relation to the closure notice.

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