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Nicholas Belfitt

Nicholas Belfitt is leader of the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats.

He was elected as prospective parliamentary candidate in the 2017 general election, one of the youngest in the country at aged 24.

Below are some of the articles that Nick is mentioned in.

4, November 2019·1 min read

Lib Dems claim ‘I’m not standing’ email was ‘corrected’? Errr, here’s what they actually wrote to members

Today the LibDem candidate told CP that "incorrect information" was given to members in his "I'm not standing" email, but claims it was, "corrected shortly afterwards". OnTheWight has the email and can find no 'corrections'. You can read it too - see if you agree

2, November 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight LibDem election candidate to stand aside in Green Alliance pact, letter reveals (Updated)

An email sent out by the IW Lib Dems last night to members revealed that their candidate, Nick Stuart, will be standing aside, in an electoral alliance with the Greens. Here’s the full text

4, September 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat Parliamentary hopefuls go head to head

Party members will hear each candidate's vision for the Isle of Wight and make their choice of Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.

24, July 2019·1 min read

Letter: ‘Jo Swinson inspirational leader’, says former parliamentary candidate

Nick Belfitt says the new Liberal Democrat leader is young, dynamic and passionate in what she believes in.

21, May 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate steps down

Nick Belfitt, who was the youngest ever parliamentary candidate to stand on the Isle of Wight (23 at time of the election), has stepped down to allow selection of the party's next candidate.

7, March 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight LibDems back plan to scrap Ofsted

Liberal Democrat-led plan aims to abolish Ofsted, scrap existing SATs, overhaul league tables and abolish regional schools’ commissioners.

8, December 2017·3 min read

Bob Seely changes plans and steps down from Isle of Wight council (update 2)

One month after his election, Bob said he'd be standing down as an IWC councillor "in a year or two". The surprise news today - he'll be gone before Christmas. Here's what we know.

23, November 2017·5 min read

Isle of Wight MP accused of being ‘out of touch’ for supporting budget

Opposition politicians on the isle of Wight respond to the Chancellor's budget and the Island MP's comments about, saying he's "out of touch and out of his depth".

8, June 2017·1 min read

2017 General Election Isle of Wight: Live Coverage from the count

OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Count throughout the night - keep an eye on our live feed to stay up to date with election trivia, photographs from the count as well as cartooning wizardry.

1, June 2017·1 min read

Watch 38 Degrees Isle of Wight hustings video

38 Degrees hosted a hustings last night at Bembridge Sailing Club. The event was streamed online and thousands of people tuned in from home. Watch it here to see how the candidates did.

31, May 2017·1 min read

Election hopefuls debate education at hustings

Five of the six General Election hopefuls will be debating all things education on Thursday evening in Sandown. All are welcome, but arrive before 7pm if you wish to ask a question.

26, May 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight General Election candidates to take part in Facebook Q&A

Voters are being invited to pose questions to the prospective parliamentary candidates on Facebook on Sunday and take part in a live Q&A on Tuesday evening.

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