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Island Labour say you can see how little money is circulating on the Isle of Wight by looking at empty units on high streets, or shocking numbers forced to use food banks
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Bob Seely welcomes the funding and says he'll be arguing for an increase in the Island’s SEN budget, but Peter Shreeve from the NEU says a whole generation of children are missing out on a proper education
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At the Green party Conference last weekend, members voted overwhelmingly to support entering discussions with other parties to form potential electoral alliances
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During 17th week of pro-democracy protests Bob Seely appeared on Newsnight to share his views in 'one country, two systems' debate.
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Cllr Vanessa Churchman phoned into LBC to give her two reasons why she wanted to leave the EU. Brexit-sceptic LBC presenter James O’Brien challenged her.
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Prior to Parliament returning last week, OnTheWight asked the MP four questions about the Supreme Court decision. Here is his very detailed reply.
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It's good to hear the Prime Minister has said the Isle of Wight council will be given the Island Deal - the £6.4m extra it costs them to provide services because we are on an Island. Will it finally put them on a par with other local authorities?
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Vix Lowthion says the Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, must call out and overwhelmingly reject the politics of hate, division and stoking up of emotions against each other, "Instead of arrogance and anger, we need humility and hope".
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As well as asking Isle of Wight MP his views on the Supreme Court ruling today, OnTheWight asked Isle of Wight politicians their views.
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OnTheWight has asked Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely these four questions about today’s Supreme Court ruling on proroguing Parliament. Here’s the background on what’s he’s failed to answer before.
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Island Labour had a hand in drafting a motion on fundamental reform of schools that was passed at the National Conference in Brighton.
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If an early election is called, here are some of the people who have been selected as Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for the Isle of Wight.
