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This reader shares what she believes should be in the Queen's Speech next week. It includes a need for greater transparency and accountability of our elected representatives
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Mike Starke writes to Eric Pickles in response to his suggestion that council Chief Executives could be scrapped by local authorities in order to save money
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The proposed new ferry service between Cowes and Portsmouth, which received a £50,000 grant from the Solent LEP, was last reported as launching near the end of August. With no sign of the new ferry service yet, Gregory asks whether it was just a 'nauti joke'.
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The National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill goes before Parliament on 21st November. Labour's prospective Parliamentary candidate, Stewart Blackmore asks how the Island's MP will be voting.
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This reader turns down the suggestion of a vote swap, adding that Reform have five weeks to win his vote
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Sharon Lake sets out in clear and concise terms why many East Cowes residents and businesses were against the Red Funnel plans to expand their terminal.
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Bob Blocksidge says there is no point discussing the possibility of a fixed link to the Island as he believes there is no chance it'll ever transpire.
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Letter: Cross-Isle of Wight rail tunnel would provide 21st century access to national infrastructure
This reader believes a cross-Wight tunnel from Ryde to Yarmouth could relieve congestion, boost tourism and provide 21st century access to national public infrastructure.
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The Leader of the Isle of Wight LibDems says that if the Prime Minister breaks his firm promise not to have an election, the most important decision for the Island is to think again and vote to stop Brexit.
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Cllr Hillard's open letter to Red Funnel CEO invites him to return to the table for meaningful dialogue with the community and take the opportunity to redesign plans so that they can deliver true regeneration in East Cowes.
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Peter Shreeve from the NEU believes the scale of the Government's failure to fund what is needed for education recovery is a scar which will take generations of children and young people to heal
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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?"
