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Election

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.

Polling station sign on railings

25, April 2024·2 min read

Understanding the role of your Police and Crime Commissioner as elections loom

Upcoming PCC elections: Why your vote is vital for effective community policing

polling station sign outside Bonchurch church

1, May 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight polling stations open from 7am on Thursday for Police and Crime Commissioner vote

Voters gear up for the Police and Crime Commissioner vote on the Isle of Wight

Donna Jones with Local Bobby

3, May 2024·1 min read

16.41% turnout on the Isle of Wight for PCC elections: Donna Jones wins post (updated)

Donna Jones, Conservative, wins re-election as Police and Crime Commissioner for region

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends Cabinet meeting

14, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: Defence cuts and old technology: Is UK’s security under Conservatives safe?

Debates heat up over national safety and Conservative governance

Polling station at night in Ventnor

21, May 2024·1 min read

99% of Isle of Wight voters successfully met new photo ID requirements when voting

Isle of Wight council advises early voter ID registration for future elections

Houses of Parliament with blue sky in the background

22, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: If Labour is going to win – What’s the point of electing a Conservative MP?

Residents question the point of a Conservative MP if the government changes

Palace of Westminster from the other side of the Thames river

22, May 2024·1 min read

Rishi Sunak announces general election date for 4th July 2024

Prime Minister calls July election; Isle of Wight candidates gear up

Graduation cake with sugar figure holding degree

23, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: Granddaughter’s battle with university fees highlights national concern

After stellar A-level results, the granddaughter of this reader abandons university place over loan concerns

good apple and rotten apple

23, May 2024·1 min read

Education at breaking point: Education union calls for change in upcoming election

Underfunding in education is pivotal in upcoming election, according to NEU's response

Richard Tice

23, May 2024·1 min read

Richard Tice of Reform UK to host evening event in Newport

Reform UK leader Richard Tice to speak at Newport's Riverside Centre event on Monday

East Wight Primary - audience at first meeting

23, May 2024·1 min read

East Wight Primary team mobilises Islanders ahead of General Election

East Wight Primary gears up for tactical voting poll after election announcement

joe robertson and greg hands in ventnor

25, May 2024·1 min read

Trade Minister Greg Hands supports Joe Robertson at Isle of Wight East campaign launch

Joe Robertson unveils plans for jobs and schools in Isle of Wight East campaign

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