Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
6, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, prepares for maiden speech in ParliamentIsle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson set for maiden speech Tuesday
1, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs both back compensation for 1950s-born women affected by pension changesLocal MPs show support for WASPI campaign and fair pension compensation efforts
24, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP raises concerns with government over ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 pipeline (updated)Isle of Wight West MP expresses concerns over the environmental impact of the Solent CO2 pipeline
24, September 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Green Party challenges consultation scope over primary school closuresIsle of Wight Green Party seeks wider consultation in primary school closures
13, September 2024·1 min readLetter: The electorate will remember how MPs voted on winter fuel allowanceA chilling decision by MPs could lead to a grim winter for many, says this reader
12, September 2024·2 min readGovernment open to solutions for Isle of Wight ferry services, says Richard Quigley MP (updated)Richard Quigley MP for Isle of Wight West and the Transport Minister seek solutions for Isle of Wight ferries
11, September 2024·7 min readRichard Quigley gave his maiden speech in Parliament today (update 2)Richard Quigley delivered his maiden speech today and bigged up the Isle of Wight, as well as highlighting its challenges
11, September 2024·1 min readLetter: ‘You’ve lost my vote’ resident tells Richard Quigley MP over winter fuel voting choiceDissatisfied constituent confronts MP Richard Quigley on winter fuel vote in Open Letter
10, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Isle of Wight residents left cold by promises of Labour’s future pension riseRichard Quigley MP's justification for Winter Fuel Allowance timing draws local criticism
9, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MPs respond to government plans for means testing over 80s winter fuel allowanceControversy surrounds the government's proposal to means-test winter fuel allowance. Here's what the two Isle of Wight MPs say
9, September 2024·2 min readJoe Robertson joins parliamentary group focusing on Hospitality and TourismJoe Robertson MP joins All Party Parliamentary Group to champion UK tourism and hospitality sector
27, August 2024·1 min readElectoral registration confirmation letters arriving soon for Isle of Wight residentsIsle of Wight residents to receive letters confirming voter registration details soon