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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

28, March 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats pledge a ‘common sense’ council

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats confirm how many candidates they have standing in the May 2017 elections and share manifesto.

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.

17, May 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight LibDems: More cash for NHS, legalisation of Cannabis, triple-locked pension

The legalisation of Cannabis, a discounted bus pass for 16-21 year olds, protection of the Triple-locked pension and more funding for the Isle of Wight NHS are just some of the election promises made by the Liberal Democrats today.

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.

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.

28, April 2017·4 min read

The country responds to Andrew Turner’s comments on homosexuality

The response to OnTheWight breaking the story about Andrew Turner's 'homosexuality is wrong' comment have been rapid and furious. It's all over the nationals, raising much comment.

13, February 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats to put ‘English Isles Policy’ to National Party Working Group

One of the items being proposed as part of the new policy includes a comprehensive feasibility study into a fixed-link for the Isle of Wight being taken place.

11, May 2017·5 min read

Candidate claims ‘bullied and victimised’ by Green leaders. They deny

The independent candidate says she was left feeling 'bullied and victimised' after an exchange with Isle of Wight Green Party candidate and the chairman. They deny making any demands on candidates to stand down.

22, April 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat MP hopeful one of youngest in country

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have announced their prospective parliamentary candidate - who is one of the youngest LibDem candidates in the country.

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.

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