Isle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)
House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
10, February 2025·1 min readLetter: The complexities of national debt beg questions about government priorities and actionsHans Bromwich critiques the government's handling of national debt and pensioners' support
3, February 2025·1 min readLetter: Universal basic income – preparing for the impact of AI on employmentThis reader highlights the need for universal basic income amidst growing wealth inequality from AI
13, January 2025·1 min readLetter: The super-rich continue to thrive while the majority face economic challengesThis letter writer questions the growing wealth disparity and calls for accountability among the rich
5, January 2025·1 min readLetter: I believe we must clean up our act before seeking devolutionThis reader argues for the need for genuine improvement before pursuing devolution
12, November 2024·1 min readLetter: Concerns rise over potential misuse of assisted dying legislation in the UKAnother reader expresses concern over the speed in which the Assisted Dying Bill is being pushed through Parliament
19, October 2024·2 min readLetter: Assisted dying debate heats up as UK Parliament considers new legislationParliament's Assisted Dying Bill sparks debate on morality versus economic interests
5, October 2024·1 min readLetter: Exploring the gap between political promises and actionsA reader from Cowes shares his doubts on government strategies for improvement
19, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Is France’s housing model a blueprint for the UK’s rent affordability crisis?This reader believes that the UK could learn from France's approach to controlling rents and prioritising homes
16, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Could ‘Bonk for Britain’ become the government’s next push amid falling birthrates?With the UK's declining birthrate, this letter writer wonders if it's time for unconventional slogans
13, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The electorate will remember how MPs voted on winter fuel allowanceA chilling decision by MPs could lead to a grim winter for many, says this reader
10, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Isle of Wight residents left cold by promises of Labour’s future pension riseRichard Quigley MP's justification for Winter Fuel Allowance timing draws local criticism
2, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The plight of pensioners: 40% miss out on crucial pensions credits due to red tapeGovernment under fire for the complicated process hindering pensioner support