Vix Lowthion - Isle of Wight Green Party Leader

5, September 2019·3 min read

Letter: ‘The public want alliances more than tribalism, and are fed up with constant fighting and petty arguments’

With the prospect of a general election the Green Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate asks whether we could see real, significant alliances on the Isle of Wight. Vix says thousands hope so, and some are trying to make it happen.

3, September 2019·2 min read

National spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion to talk on the Isle of Wight

You may have heard Dr Rupert Read, academic and a national spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, on Radio 4, BBC Politics Live, LBC, or Channel 5 news. He'll be speaking on the Island this month.

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2, September 2019·2 min read

‘Over 200’ Islanders gather for Stop the Coup rally and vow to return

Those in attendance have pledged to return next week if the Government fails to step down if a vote of No Confidence is passed, or they ignore legislation decided upon by Parliament.

5, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Green Party call for Prime Minister to ‘properly fund NHS service’

The Isle of Wight Green party say only putting money into Capital projects (buildings and IT) does not protect the quality of existing services on the Island.

5, August 2019·4 min read

Mixed views from Isle of Wight political parties on £48m NHS funding (updated)

Isle of Wight politicians share their responses to the news that Isle of Wight NHS Trust will receive a £48m cash boost for the acute services redesign.

31, July 2019·2 min read

Nobel Laureate for Peace spoke to packed meeting at Ventnor Fringe Festival

A packed room listened intently as Dr. Rebecca Johnson explained her work with the United Nations, stressing the importance of involving every country in the legal banning of the use of nuclear weapons. Details of upcoming vigil included within.

30, July 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council make unexpected move on All Saints’ primary closure

The council has received a legal challenge in relation to the closure notice.

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23, July 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight council called on to declare a Climate Emergency this week

Will the IWC Conservative administration switch their previous refusal to acceptance now UK Government has declared a climate emergency?

17, July 2019·1 min read

Inspirational peace activist explores global dangers and people’s actions to prevent nuclear and climate catastrophe

In what is promised to be a fascinating talk, inspirational peace activist and international speaker, Dr Rebecca Johnson, will explore global dangers and people's actions to prevent nuclear and climate catastrophe.

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3, July 2019·2 min read

Local councillors respond to Isle of Wight council’s West Wight school places plans

Councillors from Freshwater and Yarmouth share their views on the Isle of Wight council's recommendations over school places in West Wight.

1, July 2019·2 min read

Islanders invited to take part in ‘Demand Democracy Day’

The street stall in the centre of Ryde will be part of the largest mobilisation for proportional representation in recent history, and part of the ‘Make Votes Matter’ movement for change.

26, June 2019·4 min read

Opposition parties comment on Johnson and Hunt visit

The Isle of Wight is the first constituency in the UK to host a dedicated event for both the candidates in their quest to be the next Prime Minister. Opposition parties share their views on the visit.

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