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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
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 min read
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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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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Liberal Democrat-led plan aims to abolish Ofsted, scrap existing SATs, overhaul league tables and abolish regional schools’ commissioners.
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Party members will hear each candidate's vision for the Isle of Wight and make their choice of Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.
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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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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 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.
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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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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
·5 min read
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".
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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.
