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This reader shares an open letter to Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, asking why Lateral Flow Tests are not available for delivery to the Island
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Maggie says, "In this crucial year for our planet, we need as many councillors to add their names to this Declaration, in order to demonstrate the strength of cross-party support across all UK nations for tackling climate change and restoring biodiversity"
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This reader compares their council tax bill with that of residents in Southampton or Portsmouth and questions why the Island's council tax bills are so high
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This reader's tongue in cheek peek inside Downing Street reflects how he is feeling about the current Prime Minister
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This reader shares an open letter to Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, remarking on the "woeful" number of visas issued to Ukrainian refugees
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This reader is questioning why no-one has challenged what they call Cllr Churchman's 'sexist outburst', after she said “You can understand why there is a war in Ukraine, because when you men get together you are bl**dy impossible” in the chamber
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Nick Stuart is calling on Bob Seely and the Government to ensure visa-free entry for Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion
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Foreign lorries are piling up, causing road congestion, and warehouses are full. Our donated goods are likely to end up in landfill, says this reader
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This reader questions the impression given by the Red Funnel site to holidaymakers when the arrive in East Cowes
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Angela Hewitt questions the decision by the Isle of Wight Council to allow hedgerows along the Racecourse to be removed, pointing out the impact it will have on migrating birds
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This reader explains why she believes the Elections Bill and the Government’s change of voting system for Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections is unaccountable and undemocratic
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Letter: Is Isle of Wight’s well below average ‘levelling up’ funding because we’re a safe Tory seat?
Ieuan Jehu has been looking at the metrics used to hand out the levelling up money from the Government. His findings are very revealing
