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This from East Cowes town councillor Cameron Palin, who is also Vice-Chair of the Isle of Wight Green Party. Ed
Whilst we all obeyed the Lockdown rules, Boris Johnson partied with wine in Westminster and Bob Seely celebrated with half a sausage in Seaview! I am of course disappointed that Bob has voted confidence in the PM, but I cannot say that I am surprised given his track record.
We have seen the MP choose progressing his own political career over the Island countless times and this is yet just another example of that.
Where’s the Island Deal?
Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, was elected on the platform in 2017 and 2019 to deliver for the Island, but five years on we still have no Island Deal!
Bob can repeat the line “Ministers have reassured me” all he wants, because he knows the Island Deal we need will never be delivered under this Conservative Government that has inflicted 12 years of austerity and cuts to the country.
Another false promise?
Has Bob’s loyalty been bought by yet another false promise from a desperate Prime Minister who seemingly cannot stop the mistruths from leaving his mouth?
If Bob was serious about delivering for the Island he would have voted no confidence in the PM last night and urged for his resignation.
We need political leaders we can trust
The country needs political leaders we can trust, ones that will obey the rules and lead by example. What message are we sending to our children and younger generations by saying rule-breaking, lying, dishonesty and deceit is okay?
Islanders deserve an MP who will stand up for them and our Island!
