Southampton's planning committee have approved the £33.5m plans to relocate Red Funnel's ferry terminal, despite objections from ABP and Carnival Cruises.
The majority of those attending the public meeting last night voted for a motion to push forward with a campaign against proposed cuts in ferry services.
Michael made national news headlines in 2001 for devising a route to work that involved cycling from the New Forest to Lymington to catch the Wightlink ferry to Yarmouth. Last week he made his final journey to mark his retirement
The MP for Portsmouth South has asked if the Dept for Transport has assessed whether improved transport links between the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth would have an effect on economic prosperity or well-being of Islanders