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After Islanders were confused why Bob Seely said he wants regular Covid-19 testing for NHS staff, then voted against it the same day, News OnTheWight got in touch to find out why. Here’s his reply
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The day before he issued a press release praising Isle of Wight NHS and care home staff, Isle of Wight MP voted against weekly Covid-19 testing for them
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Cameron Palin explains why he launched a petition calling for the resignation of Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely after he breached lockdown rules
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Breach of his own government’s own guidance, Bob Seely attended a BBQ in Seaview - that we now know. Here we’ve gathered some of the public reaction, since the news broke - tl;dr: They’re not happy
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Labour, Green and LibDem politicians on the Isle of Wight question the lockdown actions of the Government's special advisor Dominic Cummings. The Isle of Wight MP responds
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Only two affordable homes have been built on the Isle of Wight in the last year, so these prefab homes should fill the housing gap say Vectis Housing
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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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Letter: Considered vulnerable to Covid-19, but forced to work says 60+year-old pensionless pensioner
This reader said it's time the government gave assurances to the 1950's-born women who are forced to work due to the last minute change to pension age, but appear to be in the vulnerable category for Covid-19
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At a Conservative councillor event at the weekend, IW cllrs say Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his commitment to an Island Deal
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Find out who spent the most, how much each vote cost the candidates and details of donations - including the massive £10,000 donation for one candidate
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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says he'll reserve judgement until more detailed plans are published
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With a rise in memberships since the General Election, the focus for Island Labour will now be the Isle of Wight council elections that take place in 2021
