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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat party have set out their six priorities for the upcoming local elections.
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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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.
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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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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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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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Isle of Wight Lib Dems say support for Syrian Refugees has been a high priority for Liberal Democrats nationally and the sentiment is also felt at a local level.
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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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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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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
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The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have launched a petition objecting to any form of fracking or oil drilling on the Isle of Wight.
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Nick Belfitt says the new Liberal Democrat leader is young, dynamic and passionate in what she believes in.
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Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats confirm how many candidates they have standing in the May 2017 elections and share manifesto.
