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This reader asks the Isle of Wight MP to state his position after a report found UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, guilty of bullying behaviour
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This reader believes just because HS2 is not in our back yard, doesn't mean that we should sit back and "silently accept this state sponsored ecocide"
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Mr Munro believes an Isle of Wight commercial airport could potentially transform the Island’s economy and is calling on the Government to fund a feasibility study
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Bullying can have a significant impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people that can be felt long into adulthood. If you are a parent worried about bullying, Childline can help
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The handout to the ferry companies in the first lockdown "proves without doubt, that cross Solent Transport is in fact a special case", says Labour's Richard Quigley
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As the FastCat is preparing to be suspended later this week, this Isle of Wight commuter says the Government must afford Island commuters the same rights as rail commuters
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This reader believes the Isle of Wight's isolation is something to recognise, protect and cautiously capitalise on in light of Covid-19
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Peter Shreeve from the NEU says their expectations on government appear to be set far too high. "After all, if you could relatively easily ensure that pupils didn’t go to bed hungry, why wouldn’t you?"
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The National Education Union is asking people to sign an open letter to Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, calling on him to eradicate holiday hunger by providing Free School Meals (FSM) to all children who need them over the school holidays
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Ben Wilbee has spent the last 20 years training and learning skills, investing in a career that really makes peoples' lives better, only to be told by the Chancellor that his business is not considered 'viable' . He asks Bob Seely MP for help
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This reader has been experiencing problems getting her flu jab this year and says it's "as if the NHS is trying to prevent people getting a flu vaccination"
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This reader raises safety concerns for those who have been shielding taking a trip to the GP for a flu jab and says, "You’re only as safe as the most unsafe individuals in your vicinity"
