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Die-hard Labour supporters and MPs called on the Labour leader to not stand a Labour candidate on the Isle of Wight, as it was felt the Greens could defeat the Conservatives here. IW Labour reject this.
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Isle of Wight Green Party leader, Vix Lowthion, is one of twelve general election candidates from across the country that will receive financial support from the crowdfunded campaign set up following the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox by a right-wing fanatic.
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If Friday's events do not inspire young people to go out and vote this Thursday, we're not sure what will. It showed that the actions of young people do count and can make a difference.
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Two of the names were no surprise to OnTheWight who called it two years ago when Andrew Turner was being challenged in the 2015 general election, but the third name is not known to us.
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After two days, a post has appeared distancing the IW Conservative Association from Andrew Turner's comments on homosexuality. There's still a question on who has actually heard AT apologise.
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Cllr Bob Seely has confirmed that he hopes to be selected as the Conservative candidate to fight for the Isle of Wight seat at next month’s General Election.
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A day after IW Conservative shortlist was announced, not one by two candidates have withdrawn, it's been reported.
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Make your voice heard today in the town and parish council elections, as well as the Isle of Wight council elections. You have a chance to sway who's in charge for the next four years.
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It was a three-horse race, then two, then one and now it's a two horse race again as Joe Robertson joins the Conservative shortlist for prospective parliamentary candidate.
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Follow OnTheWight's live coverage of the 2017 election count through the night and into the early hours.
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It will be of little surprise to hear that Bob Seely (Capt and Cllr) has been selected as the prospective parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight Conservatives in the general election.
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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.
