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vix lowthion and john medland

8, March 2019·1 min read

All Saints’ closure plans called into question by local councillors

Cllr Medland has called into question the process of how the Isle of Wight council proposed to close All Saints' Primary School in Freshwater. He said the "policy is riddled with contradictions", with "no central strategic sense or awareness of the role of public services".

Extinction rebellion march

1, March 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight MP criticised for absence from first Climate Change debate for over two years

Vix Lowthion says that whilst wildfires have raged across the UK in East Sussex, Edinburgh and Wales, the Isle of Wight MP's "silence is deafening" on the issue of climate change and the Government's progress on achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2020.

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22, February 2019·1 min read

More to the Island Plan than 10,000 new homes, say Green councillors

There are just a few more days to have your say on the draft Island Plan, which Green Party councillors from across the Isle of Wight town and parish councils say "must serve the needs of Islanders and the planet". Link within.

Islanders protesting at climate march

11, February 2019·3 min read

Headteachers urged to show compassion for Youth Strike for Climate absences

Inspired by the actions of 16-year-old Greta Thumberg in Sweden last summer, this year up to 70,000 schoolchildren in 270 towns and cities worldwide have taken part in ‘Fridays For Future’ to demand that politicians take action to confront the Climate Emergency.

vix lowthion and brexit bus

13, December 2018·2 min read

Ordinary people left to suffer whilst MPs argue, pontificate and scheme, say Vix

Vix Lowthion says that whilst Theresa May’s government has completely lost all ability to govern, ordinary people continue to suffer the unfairness and inequality, instability and disruption.

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26, October 2018·1 min read

Rally and 34,000 strong petition calls for more SEND funding

Vix Lowthion says every single child in our schools is being affected by "these appalling cuts to SEND education support for our most vulnerable and isolated young people". She joined others calling for more government funding.

Vix Lowthion and Max councillors photobomb by caroline lucas

8, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight meets Isle of Man at Green Party Conference

Meeting fellow Green Party councillors from the Isle of Man at the party Conference, Vix Lowthion said they discussed the distinct Island identities and why Green policies really speak to the respective communities.

spiders web

27, September 2018·1 min read

Film screening uncovering ‘corruption and secrecy’ of global offshore wealth

This investigative documentary by John Christensen, Director of the Tax Justice Network, will be screened in Newport early next month.

Vix Lowthion in Church Litten

6, September 2018·1 min read

Lack of school bus places could result in 390,000 extra car journeys, say IW Greens

In five school years of parents (2018-19 intake) having to drive their children to school because there are not enough places on the school bus will result in 390,000 extra car journeys on the Isle of Wight says IW Green Party.

Caroline Lucas on the IW

15, August 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Greens selects their parliamentary candidate

Vix Lowthion, the parliamentary candidate in the 2015 and 2017 elections says she's overwhelmed to get such strong support to stand for the Isle of Wight in the next General Election.

undercliff drive green tunnel

2, August 2018·2 min read

Undercliff Drive: Over 100 residents share their views at ‘quiet road’ meeting

Over 100 residents attended a meeting on Saturday to explore options of Undercliff Drive being reopened to through traffic, becoming a 'quiet road' and other suggestions. Vix Lowthion who chaired the meeting shares her report.

Caroline Lucas on the IW

24, July 2018·1 min read

Caroline Lucas MP makes last visit to the Isle of Wight as Green Party co-leader

Green Party co-leader and MP, Caroline Lucas, was on the Isle of Wight again last weekend, this time in support of Isle of Wight Pride.

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