Local champion Bob Seely launched his election campaign for the Isle of Wight West Parliamentary constituency at a rally in Newport yesterday (Thurs) evening.
Bob said that if re-elected he would continue to campaign for a better deal for the Island, fighting for each and every Islander, and championing the Isle of Wight.
Since 2017, and working with others such as the Council, the NHS and voluntary and community groups, Bob has helped to deliver £175 million of additional Government investment in the Island.
Seely: Delivering a better deal has been a team effort
Talking after the meeting, Bob said,
“It’s been a pleasure to serve the Island and to be its local champion in Parliament. I’m standing again because although we’ve done a lot there is more to do.
“Delivering a better deal has been a team effort and I want to thank each and every person who has helped me in campaigning for the Island.”
As a former soldier, Bob said that service was at the heart of everything that he tried to do, fighting to make sure that Islanders were listened to.
Bob’s six-point plan
Bob said his six-point plan for the Island was;
- Campaigning for jobs and investment in the Island, such as the many extra apprenticeships in the Island’s growing maritime and aerospace hub on the Medina.
- Campaign for the iconic Military Road. Bob has already proposed a plan of action.
- Campaigning to get a better deal on the ferries. Bob is working with companies who want to bring in new services and has proposed a new law to regulate cross Solent ferries.
- Working with Police and Crime boss Donna Jones to deliver more police and safer streets, including 30 extra police for the Island, new police stations, dedicated roads traffic officers and named bobbies for every community.
- Protecting the Island’s green spaces whilst prioritised genuinely affordable homes for Islanders. Labour have promised to “bulldoze our planning laws.”
- Working with Island groups to deliver a better deal for the Island.
Ward: It’s sad to see Bob go
Islander Councillor Ian Ward said,
“It’s sad to see Bob go as the last MP for the whole of the Isle of Wight, but I want to thank him for his work, especially in helping to keep Sandown school open – it was the first thing he achieved as the Island’s MP back in 2017.
“And as a Veteran, it’s been great to know that the Island has been represented by a former soldier.”
Barney: Bob is an Islander
Cowes resident Siobhan Barney said,
“Bob is an Islander, but as important, Bob also knows his way around Westminster having served the Island since 2017.
“In a world that electorally is about to see huge change, that depth of experience is invaluable to all of us who love the Island and who want to ensure the best for its future.”
News shared by Bob Seely, in his own words, Ed
