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Just as anywhere else in the world, the Isle of Wight is made up of many political colours.

In recent years the Conservatives have dominated the polls in the general and local elections.

Below are articles relating to politics on the Isle of Wight.

26, September 2019·1 min read

Island Deal is on its way says the Prime Minister: But what does that mean? (updated)

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?

26, September 2019·2 min read

Letter: Bob Seely should be calling out and rejecting this politics of hate and division

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".

24, September 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight politicians respond to Supreme Court prorogation decision

As well as asking Isle of Wight MP his views on the Supreme Court ruling today, OnTheWight asked Isle of Wight politicians their views.

24, September 2019·2 min read

Will Bob Seely answer these questions about proroguing Parliament this time?

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.

23, September 2019·1 min read

Labour Conference passes Isle of Wight Labour motion to reform schools

Island Labour had a hand in drafting a motion on fundamental reform of schools that was passed at the National Conference in Brighton.

12, September 2019·1 min read

Here are some of the Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for the Isle of Wight (update 2)

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.

11, September 2019·1 min read

IW council leader says housing target needs reducing

The Isle of Wight council leader says they have to be careful how they approach it, but asked all councillors to help the authority build its case.

9, September 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats select their Prospective Parliamentary Candidate

With the prospect of a General Election on the horizon, the Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats have selected their prospective candidate.

6, September 2019·5 min read

‘I don’t support proroguing Parliament’ Bob Seely Tweeted in July (before deleting). OnTheWight asked him what’s changed

‘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.

5, September 2019·2 min read

Letter: ‘Only alternative to mendacious prime minister and what remains of his party is Labour’, says IW Secretary

The Isle of Wight Labour Party Secretary says all shades of opinion need to be represented at the polling station, indicating they would not step down if an election was called.

5, September 2019·3 min read

Letter: ‘The public want alliances more than tribalism, and are fed up with constant fighting and petty arguments’

With the prospect of a general election the Green Party Prospective Parliamentary Candidate asks whether we could see real, significant alliances on the Isle of Wight. Vix says thousands hope so, and some are trying to make it happen.

4, September 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight MP has been drawing attention to democracy protesters in Hong Kong

Here’s a quick summary of the recent actions of Bob Seely to draw attention to democracy protesters and civil rights in Hong Kong.

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