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)
31, August 2024·1 min readLetter: Water companies are ‘not fit for purpose’ and need to be taken back into public ownershipThis reader calls for action on reforming water companies following the UK's cry for change at the general election
24, August 2024·2 min readLetter: Japan’s soaring debt and ageing population: Warning signs for the UK?Questions about UK policies in light of Japan's debt crisis and ageing society raised in this Letter to the Editor
23, July 2024·2 min readLetter: Labour urged to tackle corporate fraud and provide fairer pay rise scale to narrow wealth gapThis reader condemns Labour's inaction on fraud, with proposed reforms for societal inequalities
9, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Voters signal no way back for ‘Half-a-sausage Seely’: Island politics transformedOptimism prevails with this reader, despite UK's political turbulence and significant change on the Island
4, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Island representation in Parliament: Necessity over party loyalty for votersElecting Labour MPs is crucial for the Island to influence the incoming government, says this reader in Cowes
2, July 2024·1 min readLetter: Pre-election letter urges support for families in poverty, not the powerfulCome out on Thursday against 'morally bankrupt' leaders and vote for hope, urges this OnTheWight reader
15, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Bob Seely is asked should law breakers be trusted to hold public office, ‘It depends’ he repliesIs breaking the law ever okay for politicians? West Wight Hustings results in laughter, but also serious debate
1, June 2024·1 min readLetter: There’s never been a more important time to have politicians of unquestionable integrityConstituent outraged by MP's conduct at BBQ, demands higher political integrity
22, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Should we passively accept being gaslit by those who have failed us?Reader criticises Conservative tax strategy and calls for British innovative spirit
21, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Rishi Sunak’s financial gains from Infosys shares questioned amid government tiesSunak's financial interest in Infosys spotlighted along with government contract connections
6, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Is the Conservative ‘plan’ benefiting the UK, or just their own pockets?Letter to the Editor casts doubt on Conservative plan, calling for a political overhaul
22, April 2024·2 min readLetter: Sunak’s stance on redefining sickness: Concerns over outsourcing health assessmentsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's health assessment plans are scrutinised by this reader against backdrop of austerity and unrest