Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
13, January 2025·1 min readLetter: The super-rich continue to thrive while the majority face economic challengesThis letter writer questions the growing wealth disparity and calls for accountability among the rich
13, January 2025·2 min readEast Wight MP leads debate on National Insurance rises impacting charitiesJoe Robertson joins dozens of MPs to discuss National Insurance's impact on charities
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight East MP challenges government’s controversial local government reform plansJoe Robertson MP criticises government plans that could see decisions about the Island made on the Mainland
6, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Conservative councillors raise concerns over proposed devolution plansConservative councillors express alarm over government's devolution plans affecting the Isle of Wight
29, December 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, reflects on 2024’s achievements and challengesIsle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson shares insights on community achievements and challenges since being elected in July 2024
26, December 2024·6 min readStrengthening connections: Richard Quigley MP’s commitment to Isle of Wight constituents in 2025Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley reflects on his progress and goals ahead
6, December 2024·1 min readConservatives announce first candidates for 2025 Isle of Wight council electionsIsland Conservatives unveil candidates for 2025 elections
20, November 2024·1 min readJoe Robertson supports Isle of Wight farmers against Labour’s inheritance tax plansJoe Robertson backs farmers’ protest against Labour's inheritance tax plans
19, November 2024·1 min readJoe Robertson appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary for Shadow Culture TeamJoe Robertson joins Shadow Culture Team to oversee critical arts and sports policy
7, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight East MP criticises Government for added strain on non-NHS care servicesEast Wight Conservative MP, Joe Robertson, highlights the budget's financial pressure on non-NHS care providers
23, October 2024·2 min readNewly-elected MP secures spot on influential parliamentary health committeeIsle of Wight's Joe Robertson joins key Government health committee, promising local advocacy
8, October 2024·2 min readJoe Robertson’s maiden speech: Health, social care and ferry servicesJoe Robertson MP celebrates community spirit and sets parliamentary agenda for Isle of Wight East