As well as inviting all the Isle of Wight candidates to put forward a 500 word manifesto for VB readers, we also set them the challenge of putting together a 100 character manifesto. The type of thing that could be digested on Twitter, Facebook, or by people who want a quick overview.
Almost all of them rose to the challenge, so here we have their 100 character manifestos in alphabetic order.
The 100 Character Manifestos
Investment in services for the vulnerable is essential to a civilised society and must be protected.
Mark Chiverton, Labour
Go for real change, not Lib/Con change, on May 6 – vote English Democrats. Vote Ian Dunsire
Ian Dunsire, English Democrats
We must get at the root causes underlying our deep national malaise. Its a challenge no one else has taken on. I have.
Peter Harris, Independent
Green stands for quality and equality. A vote for a better Island and for the next generation.
Bob Keats, Green
An IOW Economic & Social Act as a Special Economic Development Zone Area with £12,000 tax threshold and flat 20% tax
Paul Randle-Jolliffe, Independent
Time for honesty? Is Democracy dead? A real Manifesto?
Paul St-John Martin, Middle England
Freedom with responsibility. Families are society’s bedrock. A duty to care for those who cannot care for themselves.
Andrew Turner, Conservative
I will campaign to safeguard and attract jobs; get fairer taxation; cut class sizes; reduce our carbon footprint.
Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrats
