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Founder of Isle of Wight Festival Ray Foulk pays tribute to the late Ron Smith, who was pivotal in the success of the early Festivals
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The by-election saw a 30 per cent higher turnout than in the last local election ion 2017
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Bob Seely says it's his role is to represent all Islanders – whether they voted for him or not, adding that he cannot promise to win every battle he fights, but promises to fight every battle to the best of his ability
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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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After IW Green Party's vote count dropped by 1,577 votes, they share post-election words about First Past the Post, the Climate debate and the fact they received five times as votes in 2019 than the 3% level of support found across the UK
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The Isle of Wight Labour candidate, who came in second place at the General Election, shares some post-election words
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Independent Labour councillor, Geoff Brodie, shares his views on the outcome of the 2019 General Election
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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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Islanders spent the day voting and counters have spent the evening sorting through the ballot papers. The Isle of Wight High Sheriff has announced the next MP for the Island
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It’s all very well what MPs say in public, what counts is what they vote for. OnTheWight has compiled a list of what Bob Seely voted from since getting elected.
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If you're one of the 113,021 Isle of Wight residents registered to vote find out here where to vote this Thursday
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Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column, just in time for the fourth General Election in less than ten years. Read what he has to say on the subject
