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bob seely in parliament with arms crossed

15, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Bob Seely is asked should law breakers be trusted to hold public office, ‘It depends’ he replies

Is breaking the law ever okay for politicians? West Wight Hustings results in laughter, but also serious debate

15, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: NSPCC advocate appeals for child protection focus in General Election

Call for child protection emphasis in discussions with political candidates

group of beagles setting off on a fox hunt

14, June 2024·2 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight election candidates called to pledge support for with Animal Welfare Manifesto

Campaign for comprehensive animal welfare commitments from prospective parliamentary candidates steps up

12, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Are the promised tax reductions a reality or political sleight of hand?

This reader believes the picture is very clear, "vote Conservative and get more of the same"

Illustration of someone taking covid test

10, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: The Conservatives’ sense of entitled superiority makes them totally unfit for office

'Eat Out to Help Out' and Downing Street parties fuel this reader's frustrations with Rishi Sunak

7, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Tory candidates questioned over party’s acceptance of funds from donor with history of racist remarks

This reader would like to know what the Isle of Wight Conservative candidates think?

6, June 2024·2 min read

Letter: How you can take action to make sure more people vote in the General Election

Director of Unlock Democracy urges action to register more voters before elections

Parliament from westminster bridge with pink sunset in the background

6, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: Conservative governance leaves UK with soaring debt and vulnerable children in poverty

This reader says the legacy of a Conservative government is rising debt and vulnerable children in poverty

5, June 2024·2 min read

Letter: Make your voice heard: Sign petition calling for NHS return to public ownership

Be part of the change: sign the letter to end NHS outsourcing

Red Funnel ferry heading into southampton

3, June 2024·2 min read

Letter: Red Funnel drama sparks debate over investment in public transport and regulation

Red Funnel mishap ignites passenger concerns and calls for stricter oversight

1, June 2024·1 min read

Letter: There’s never been a more important time to have politicians of unquestionable integrity

Constituent outraged by MP's conduct at BBQ, demands higher political integrity

28, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: I refuse to support vote swapping and tactical alliances in our elections

This reader turns down the suggestion of a vote swap, adding that Reform have five weeks to win his vote

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