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Whether you're happy with things the way they are or you want change, your vote can make a difference in the upcoming General Election. Make sure you're registered to vote.
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You won't be able to vote on 4th May unless you are registered to vote from the address you now live at. Have you moved home since the last election? Make sure you let the council know.
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The Electoral Commission say their research shows that nearly a third of people think that if you are old enough to vote then you are automatically registered. This is not the case, everyone must register themselves and have just a week left to do it.
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If you are unable to vote in person or by post, you can choose to have someone you trust cast your vote for you
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Vacancies emerge in Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
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If an early election is called, here are some of the people who have been selected as Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for the Isle of Wight.
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We've been investigating the number of members for each Isle of Wight political parties, six months after the election - One party won't say
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Leo Harverson spent Saturday helping Islanders who were not already registered to vote to get registered, so their voice can be heard in the 2017 General Election next month. Here's how he found the experience.
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Island Labour explains why they won't be taking part in the East Wight primaries, and it's not just because they haven't selected a candidate yet
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Candidates for The Brexit Party, Conservatives, Labour and the independent candidate share their views on the LibDem/Green alliance for the 2019 General Election
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News OnTheWight asked the Boundary Commission why there won't be a hearing on the Isle of Wight. Here's what they answered
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This crucial part of the electoral process for a general election has now taken place - with the writ being hand-delivered by a Royal Mail manager after parliament was dissolved.
