Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
7, August 2023·2 min readLetter: An insight into the gross inequalities: Is Britain’s system structured or broken?This reader shares a compelling examination of wealth inequality, government defunding and concerns over democracy
7, July 2024·6 min readLetter: Analysing the 2024 General Election results for the Isle of WightThis reader shares their reflections on the Isle of Wight's shift in political landscape post-election
9, May 2021·2 min readLetter: Another low turnout at election time – So who is the loser?Tracy considers the various ways to address low turnout at election time
12, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Are the promised tax reductions a reality or political sleight of hand?This reader believes the picture is very clear, "vote Conservative and get more of the same"
10, January 2024·1 min readLetter: Bob Seely accused Ed Davey of being ‘deeply inadequate’, but where’s his long-promised Island Deal?Political promises under the microscope. This reader believes the Island Deal remains elusive
15, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Bob Seely is asked should law breakers be trusted to hold public office, ‘It depends’ he repliesIs breaking the law ever okay for politicians? West Wight Hustings results in laughter, but also serious debate
26, September 2019·2 min readLetter: Bob Seely should be calling out and rejecting this politics of hate and divisionVix 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".
9, May 2024·1 min readLetter: Calling out IW MP for perceived double standards on social mediaThis reader believes that Bob Seely should spend less time having a pop at the opposition on Twitter
24, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Calls for Conservative suspension in line with education policies amid betting probeUnion caseworker draws parallels between restrictive school policies and Tories' betting issue
8, January 2024·2 min readLetter: Concerns over national security and healthcare under a Conservative governmentLetter to the Editor questions the Conservative government's competency in handling UK's security and health
2, November 2023·1 min readLetter: Conservative councillor criticises Green Party councillors over flood-prone building supportA Conservative councillor voices strong criticism of Green Party colleagues for supporting flood-prone building plans
6, June 2024·1 min readLetter: Conservative governance leaves UK with soaring debt and vulnerable children in povertyThis reader says the legacy of a Conservative government is rising debt and vulnerable children in poverty