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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.

24, February 2015·1 min read

UKIP attack on former council leader over £500k blunder

Following a council officer error, when over half a million pounds was paid to a bankrupt company, the Isle of Wight council are in the process of recovering the money through the courts. The latest hearing has been adjourned until 16th March. Prospective parliamentary candidate Iain McKie shares his views on the situation.

23, February 2015·1 min read

Live coverage of Ian Stephens’ election campaign launch

Follow the launch of Independent prospective parliamentary candidate, Ian Stephens' election campaign.

David Goodall with John Burrows and Russell Kew Wightlink

23, February 2015·6 min read

‘A fresh approach’ needed for ferry services says LibDem candidate

David Goodall met with Wightlink bosses last week and now shares his views on what needs to happen to improve ferry services to and from the Isle of Wight.

19, February 2015·4 min read

UKIP candidate accused of ‘chocolate teapot electioneering’ (updated)

The man in charge of keeping an eye on the PFI contract responds to UKIP parliamentary candidate, Iain McKie's calls for the contract to be investigated.

17, February 2015·1 min read

Pupils need sex-and-relationships education, says Green Party PPC

Government plans to make health, social and relationships education a statutory requirement for schools have been welcomed by Vix Lowthion, Green Party Parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight.

17, February 2015·2 min read

Ian Stephens: ‘Putting the Island and its people first’

Recently former leader of the Isle of Wight council, Ian Stephens, officially launches his election campaign next week.

11, February 2015·1 min read

Iain McKie vows to defend free bus passes for over-65s

Iain McKie says he gives his "word as a gentleman" that if he's elected as MP he'll "fight tooth and nail for the preservation of the free bus pass for pensioners”.

10, February 2015·2 min read

Find out what Lib Dem candidate David Goodall views on student loans are

Isle of Wight LibDem candidate David Goodall said at his launch last week that he is expecting voters to raise concerns about student loans in the run up to the election. Here's what he'll tell them.

3, February 2015·1 min read

IW Labour candidate promises new deal to protect private tenants

Labour candidate Stewart Blackmore says, "Labour will ensure that three year secure tenancies with limits on rent increases will become the norm" if they are in power after the 2015 election.

29, January 2015·1 min read

Stewart Blackmore: Labour Party election launch video and audio

Labour candidate Stewart Blackmore says he has already spent nine months talking to tens of thousands of Islanders and intends to try his very best to remove what he calls "one of the most right wing MPs from Westminster".

28, January 2015·1 min read

Vix Lowthion: Green Party election launch video and audio

Watch the footage of the Green Party parliamentary candidate launching her election campaign.

28, January 2015·4 min read

Coverage of Labour Party election campaign launch

Follow the live updates from the launch of the Isle of Wight Labour Party election campaign.

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