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The LibDems say that 3,000 Isle of Wight school kids will be hit by the Conservative manifesto pledge to cut currently-free school lunches, stating each child's family would need to find £480/year to pay for their lunches.
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.
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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.
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The names of all those standing in the 2017 General Election has been confirmed by the Isle of Wight council. Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 8th June.
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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.
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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.
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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have announced their prospective parliamentary candidate - who is one of the youngest LibDem candidates in the country.
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If the local election wasn't exciting enough for you, how about an early general election? It's looks highly likely one will take place on 8th June - just one month after the local election.
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Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats confirm how many candidates they have standing in the May 2017 elections and share manifesto.
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Concerns by Isle of Wight Lib Dems about fracking or drilling for oil on the Isle of Wight have been raised with the national party.
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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.
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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat party have set out their six priorities for the upcoming local elections.
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Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats say they are prepared to cause an upset in 2017 council elections after electing one of their youngest chairs.
