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The MP said, "The privatisation of Wightlink did not work and that company has been loaded up with debt by corporate sharks over the years"
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Bob Seely has written to the heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies, asking them to explain the ongoing disruption Islanders have had to experience since August.
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Not a very encouraging response from Leader of the House after Turner raises Islanders' concerns over ferry cuts.
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17% inter-company loans interest payment in the Wightlink group leads MP to raise question marks over group's tax arrangements.
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Currently competition law forbids the three cross-Solent operators from speaking. The MP is pushing in Westminster for an exemption to be given, to ensure a working link between the Isle of Wight and the Mainland is kept running
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Although there could be a reasonable explanation, Isle of Wight MP, Robert Seely, says that "Wightlink appears to pay no tax on its earnings" and adds that neither do the holding companies. Wightlink respond.
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Red Funnel's service decline prompts Bob Seely to demand action from Lord Davies, the minister for Maritime, International and Security
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The Isle of Wight MP raised concerns about the impact on smaller haulage firms and coach companies visiting the Island when the clean air zone is introduced.
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Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, has followed up an apparent lack of enforcement action by the MCA following the serious incident on a Wightlink ferry in 2014, when the mezzanine deck collapsed.
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Andrew Turner reports a frank, open and helpful meeting with Wightlink bosses
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Isle of Wight MP says he will seek to speak with Secretary of State for Business about the forthcoming changes announced by Wightklink
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The Trades Union Council are seeking to secure meetings with Government ministers over the ferry issues.
