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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.

Supporters at Bob Seely's campaign launch

31, May 2024·2 min read

MP hopeful Bob Seely outlines six-point plan for the Isle of Wight’s future

Bob Seely launches his election campaign, promising to make sure Islanders' voices are heard in Westminster

where is bob seely illustration with cartoon image of him underneath a magnifying glass

31, May 2024·1 min read

Where is Bob Seely?: Final clue released in the intriguing Island mystery

The last image released in search for former MP; can you spot Bob Seely?

Illustration of a beach scene crowded with people

30, May 2024·2 min read

Where is Bob Seely?: ‘Inspector Johnny Bratwurst’ returns with a second clue in search for ‘missing’ Isle of Wight MP

Inspector Johnny Bratwurst releases new clue in the search for Bob Seely

Bob Seely at Question Time in Parliament

30, May 2024·1 min read

Bob Seely isn’t an MP anymore, now Parliament is dissolved

As of today, the UK has no MPs until after the 4th July election

Louise Haigh and Richard Quigley

29, May 2024·2 min read

Richard Quigley proposes legal measures for fair Solent ferry fares

Labour's IW West candidate, Richard Quigley, works on Solent fare regulation with Shadow Transport Team

Attendees at the Reform UK meeting with Richard Tice

29, May 2024·1 min read

Richard Tice rallies support for Isle of Wight Reform UK candidates

Reform UK begins Isle of Wight election campaign with high-energy launch

where is bob seely illustration with cartoon image of him underneath a magnifying glass

29, May 2024·2 min read

Where is Bob Seely?: ‘Inspector Johnny Bratwurst’ enlists public in search for ‘missing’ Isle of Wight MP

Public called upon to unravel mystery of missing Conservative MP Bob Seely

NHS painted on paving

29, May 2024·3 min read

Labour commits to ending NHS waiting list backlog in South East within five years

Labour outlines five-year target to resolve South East NHS waiting list crisis

people in an audience putting their hands up

28, May 2024·1 min read

Wightlink User Group sets hustings for MP candidates to discuss cross Solent travel (updated)

Wightlink User Group organises hustings for MP candidates to debate Solent travel

East Wight Primary board in garden

28, May 2024·1 min read

East Wight Primary rallies community to select challenger to Conservative candidate

Community-driven East Wight Primary to vote on opposition alliance for General Election

Emily Brothers as Train Departs Ryde Pier Head Station

28, May 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight’s railway upgrade derailed by Conservative broken promises, says Emily Brothers

Emily Brothers outlines Labour's commitment to reforming Isle of Wight's railway services

bench with polling station notice on it

28, May 2024·1 min read

Letter: I refuse to support vote swapping and tactical alliances in our elections

This reader turns down the suggestion of a vote swap, adding that Reform have five weeks to win his vote

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