Isle of Wight elections

Nigel Farage has said by the end of next week 650 Brexit Party prospective parliamentary candidates will be announced. Here's one prominent Eurosceptic who says he won't be, and why.

The men in suits and police presence might have been a giveaway, but then Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, tweet from inside the venue confirmed it.

Jeremy Hunt has just arrived on the Isle of Wight for this afternoon’s closed event. Here are the first set of photos.

The Isle of Wight is the first constituency in the UK to host a dedicated event for both the candidates in their quest to be the next Prime Minister. Opposition parties share their views on the visit.

Event co-organiser, Mairead Healy, said, "We have seen a complete dismissal of domestic abuse in a way that further stigmatises the issue." The location will be confirmed once you sign up to attend.

The organisation that supports women affected by domestic abuse said the tweet from Bob Seely, "Reflects an ugly misogyny in our MP choosing to protect the reputation of such a man." The MP hasn't, as yet, responded.

The winner, who is already an East Cowes town councillor, will replace Julia Baker Smith on the Isle of Wight council.

If you want to understand why MP Bob Seely has shifted his support from Gove to Johnson, here’s our conversation with him. Many points were discussed, including why he thinks the candidates will be wise to listen to the needs of the Isle of Wight – and how that may lead to Boris Johnson visiting the Island.

On the Island Brexit Party clear win. Pro-Remain second and third places total 70% of Brexit Party. Conservatives and Labour fall badly behind. Updated: MEP selected

Due to the restriction of being unable to stand their strongest candidate, the IW Green Party will not be putting forward another candidate in June.

You have until 10pm to head to your nearest polling station and vote in the 2019 European Elections.