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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, led a very interesting debate on the UK's relationship with Russia and China in the House of Commons yesterday
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The Present of the CLA says the Government needs to earn the trust of rural communities by guarantee that UK farmers will not be undercut by cheap imports produced to lower standards
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Cllr David Pugh blogs on the Conservative Home website about tidal power over wind power
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The Independent Labour and Independent Green cllrs say that with the Conservative candidate being elected in the by-election with just 36% of votes (whilst Labour and Green vote combined was 45%) it's time for left of centre parties to work together
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Vandalism of the Vote Labour signs is just the tip of it. The Chair of the local Party says they have seen an "unprecedented level of abuse both online and on the streets"
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Daryll Pitcher was the only Vectis Party candidate to gain a seat on the Isle of Wight council, but he says he "romped home" with nearly 50 per cent of the vote
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Garden signs have been broken down and one candidate written to about "spouting off with your single justice warrior views"
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Island Labour ask where the much heralded Island Deal is, adding that "Cllr Dave Stewart must be feeling either embarrassed or betrayed"
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Cllr Geoff Lumley (who co-organised the launch of the campaign on the Island) is unhappy that 22 Isle of Wight Councillors have not responded to or have declined his call to support the 'Councillors Against Austerity' campaign.
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‘I don’t support proroguing Parliament’ Bob Seely Tweeted in July - then deleted it. In August he became a supporter of prorogation. OnTheWight asked him what has changed his mind.
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MP's office reports on the visit of DEFRA minister Richard Benyon.
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Whilst not wishing to spread too much doom and gloom, please let us just bring to your attention a number...
