New Chairman of The Isle of Wight Conservative Association Friday, 2 October, 2026 A message from Vanessa Churchman, The Association President. Thank you to the three candidates who stood for Chairman of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association. Spoilt for choice as each could/would have been good. However congratulations to Steve Sheridan as the new Chairman. Local News
Inflation has fallen again 22nd May 2024 Inflation is now down to 2.3% That’s why Rishi Sunak made halving it his number one priority - and he’s achieved that, with inflation down from over 11% since... Local News
PCC Donna Jones Talks To Island Residents 20th April 2024 Donna Jones, the Police and Crime Commissioner visited the Isle of Wight again on Saturday and talked to a variety of residents in the Isle of Wight East and... Local News
Over £1/4 million to improve energy of 3 Island swimming pools 25th March 2024 Island Conservatives welcome the news that three Isle of Wight swimming pools will benefit from over £1/4 million to improve energy efficiency and keep running... Local News
Bob Seely Releases Comprehensive Ferry Report 21st March 2024 MP Bob Seely has this week released an in-depth study into cross-Solent ferry services. He said: “The Isle of Wight needs, and deserves, a better deal from the... Local News
Proposals for package of Isle of Wight budget improvements to deliver affordable housing, jobs, better social care and improved critical infrastructure 28th February 2024 The 2024/25 Budget for the Isle of Wight Council has been prepared by the the Alliance Group and is to be debated on Wednesday 28 February 2024. The... Local News
Bob Seely supports campaign to save the Military Road 12th February 2024 The Island’s MP Bob Seely has written to the Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Council proposing a plan to deal with the Military Road. The future of the... Local News
Isle of Wight Council will receive an additional £4 million 6th February 2024 MP Bob Seely and Conservative Councillors have welcomed confirmation that the Isle of Wight Council will receive an additional £4 million in recognition of the... Local News
Conservatives wins Isle of Wight Council by-election in Ventnor 22nd December 2023 Island Conservatives congratulate Ed Blake for winning the Ventnor & St Lawrence by-election on 21 December 2023. Thank you to everyone who came out to vote... Local News
Ed Blake selected to tackle local issues in Ventnor and St Lawrence 13th November 2023 Local resident and Ventnor businessmen Ed Blake has been selected as the Conservative candidate for the forthcoming Ventnor and St Lawrence by-election. Ed’s... Local News
Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith makes first major speech 17th September 2026 And makes it clear to Andy Burnham that businesses can’t afford anymore tax rises National News
Britain and the EU: After the reset 16th September 2026 Labour’s EU negotiations will fundamentally alter our regulatory framework, especially for farming and food security. National News
Conservatives announce new Shadow Cabinet 7th September 2026 Kemi sets out new cabinet to reach our goal of growth, higher living standards and fiscal credibility. National News
Our plan to increase defence spending 3rd September 2026 We must cut the welfare bill, reprioritise funding from other areas and invest into our armed forces. National News
The Hidden Cost of Net Zero 19th August 2026 If we continue with Labour’s Net Zero plans, our energy bills will continue to go up. National News
Andy Burnham has a spending problem 17th August 2026 Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride breaks down the cost of Burnham’s spending. National News
