Discussions are already underway and if elected in the May elections, the Island Independents say they'll use agreed £200m borrowing and will "seek to participate with partners to acquire this vital route to the Island, for the Island".
Island Labour have agreed a motion to seek commitment from the Labour Party that they would adopt the policy of returning the ferry companies to public ownership as part of the programme of bringing the railway system back into public ownership.
Conservative campaigner, Ian Wellby, calls for Parliament to investigate ferry companies, citing negative impact on the Isle of Wight's economy and connectivity, demanding public service obligation for cross-Solent travel