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This is the central point to find all coverage of Isle of Wight elections – be they at National; County; Town; or Parish level.

We cover the build up to the elections and provide our renowned Live, as it happens, reporting from election counts.

23, August 2013·4 min read

Daily Telegraph apologises for attributing false statements to UKIP candidate, Richard Wilkins

Someone impersonating Richard Wilkins spoke to a Daily Telegraph journalist prior the election. The journalist failed to check the identity of the caller and ran an article attributing outlandish 'quotes' to him. OnTheWight has all of the detail ...

7, October 2013·1 min read

UKIP announce MEP candidates for the South East

Candidates for the 2014 MEP elections are announced by the UK Independence Party.

24, October 2013·3 min read

Alan Wells accused of being ‘economical with the truth’ over MP plot denial

Letter indicates alleged Conservative plot to de-select MP is an apparent open-secret.

11, January 2014·1 min read

Resignations of ‘putrid cabal’ called for after Andrew Turner survives de-selection battle

OnTheWight has the details of yesterday's attempt by some Island Conservatives to unseat Andrew Turner as the party's candidate at the next election. Now there are calls for those behind the attempt to face the consequences.

20, January 2014·1 min read

Island Independents seek parliamentary candidate to promote in 2015 elections

The Association of Island Independents are looking for a suitable candidate to field in the 2015 general elections.

22, January 2014·1 min read

Association of Island Independents to host Open Meeting

The meeting is your chance to meet elected Independent councillors and hear more about the Association and their plans for an Independent parliamentary candidate.

3, March 2014·1 min read

Stewart Blackmore chosen as Labour’s Isle of Wight Parliamentary candidate

The Isle of Wight Labour Party has selected Ventnor Town Councillor and well-known Island resident, Stewart Blackmore to be its candidate for the 2015 General Election.

Wendy Cook - Island Independents Parliamentary Candidate:

17, April 2014·1 min read

Island Independents announce their 2015 Prospective Parliamentary Candidate

The Island Independents say the candidate was the clear choice of the Executive Committee.

24, April 2014·5 min read

Wendy Cook withdraws her Independent parliamentary candidacy (Updated)

The outpouring of opposition to Wendy's candidature has led to her withdrawing as the Independent candidate for the 2015 General Election.

24, April 2014·1 min read

Wendy Cook: Making the facts about my drink driving convictions clear

Wendy wants to clear up any misunderstanding about her drink drive convictions and correct the length of sentence that she says the County Press got wrong.

6, May 2014·1 min read

Today is your last chance to register to vote in the European Elections

You must be registered on the Electoral Roll in order to vote in the upcoming elections for MEPs to represent the South East.

6, May 2014·1 min read

UKIP election posters stolen at weekend

The posters were stolen from private property where they faced out at sea.

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