The Isle of Wight Labour Party Secretary says all shades of opinion need to be represented at the polling station, indicating they would not step down if an election was called.
In last night's annual budget vote at the Isle of Wight council, the Independent Labour councillor attracted two Conservative votes for his budget amendment, including the abstention of another two Conservative councillors.
There is a wonderful programme of events taking place in Cowes and East Cowes next month as part of the celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of the defence of the towns by the Polish Destroyer, ORP Błyskawica.