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One of the newly-elected Isle of Wight Conservative Association's Deputy Chairmen has already resigned - one week in. Wendy Murwill didn't even make it as far as the first Officers' meeting.
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Bob Seely MP says no one currently receiving free school meals under Universal Credit will lose them, but does go on to say Universal Credit for claimants with children has yet to be rolled out on the Isle of Wight.
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The life of Dr Ed Gouge, former politics lecturer, chair of the GLC planning committee and latterly, secretary of the IW Labour Party, will be celebrated.
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The Labour Party stalwart says he finds himself "very isolated from the local party leadership" and has left Labour after 35 years of membership.
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The new chair of the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats says they intend to "light up the murky reaches of council and public bodies, to campaign on major issues such as the Floating bridge whitewash, the local NHS butchering and the hidden activities of the council".
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Despite the fervent canvassing, there was a drop in votes cast for the Central Wight by-election. OnTheWight has the results.
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UKIP pull out of the Central Wight by-election two days ahead of polling. OnTheWight has the details.
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It was incredibly sad to hear earlier this week of the passing of Dr Ed Gouge, a Ventnor Town Councillor, IW Labour Party Secretary and election agent, as well as a friend to many.
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Five residents have put themselves forward as candidates for the Isle of Wight council Central Wight seat that has become vacant following Bob Seely's resignation.
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Before the election Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely was in favour of repealing the 2004 Hunting Act. Now with Theresa May's alleged u-turn on her election pledge over this, did Bob previously give a hint that this might be changing?
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Island Greens say this parish councillor and community volunteer will stand as their candidate for the Central Wight seat following Bob Seely's resignation.
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Island Labour say this lifelong Labour member and activist will bring a fresh approach to County Hall and has the energy and enthusiasm to provide a strong voice for the Central Wight ward.
